Boy, 4, killed by falling Rawtenstall Cemetery gravestone

Boy, 4, killed by falling Rawtenstall Cemetery gravestone

A tragic incident occurred at Rawtenstall Cemetery in Burnley Road, Haslingden, where a four-year-old boy lost his life after a gravestone fell on him. Lancashire Police reported that the devastating incident took place at 13:00 BST on Saturday. Despite the efforts of paramedics to save him, the young boy succumbed to his injuries.

The police disclosed that they had received a distressing call about a gravestone collapsing on a child at the cemetery. Following the incident, authorities confirmed that the boy’s death was not considered suspicious, and a comprehensive report would be forwarded to the coroner for further evaluation. The police emphasized the tragic nature of the event and expressed their sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time.

Expressing their deep sorrow, a police spokesman expressed that despite the valiant efforts of emergency responders, the boy met an untimely demise as a result of the tragic accident. The community was urged to come together and offer support to the grieving family as they navigate through this heartbreaking loss. The incident serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of safety measures in cemeteries to prevent such tragic accidents from occurring in the future

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