Child dies after swing set collapse

LocalSeptember 9, 2022September 9, 2022 at 3:58 am Ava Turnquest
Child dies after swing set collapse

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A seven-year-old girl died after she was crushed by a swing set at a church yesterday.

The incident reportedly occurred shortly after 7pm.

“Preliminary reports indicate that the child was swinging on a swing-set, on Sutton Street off Kemp Road when the swing-set collapsed,” said Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings.

“The child was transported to the hospital via EMS personnel where she succumbed to her injuries. Active police investigations continue.”

 

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2 comments

Now this is a real tragedy. Not the death of a rich pampered 96 yo. May God have mercy on this child’s family.

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