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03/09/2010
Six-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Struck By A Speedboat
A six-year-old boy has died after being hit by a speedboat in County Down on Monday.
Stuart Wilson from Rathfriland, suffered severe head injuries and died in the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) in Belfast yesterday. His parents stayed with him in hospital, hoping he would make a full recovery.
The family had been spending the summer holidays in the area when the tragedy occurred.
A prayer vigil was held for him by Reverend David Somerville on Thursday,
Stuart's funeral will take place on Saturday at St John's Church of Ireland in Rathfriland.
(CD/KMcA)
Stuart Wilson from Rathfriland, suffered severe head injuries and died in the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) in Belfast yesterday. His parents stayed with him in hospital, hoping he would make a full recovery.
The family had been spending the summer holidays in the area when the tragedy occurred.
A prayer vigil was held for him by Reverend David Somerville on Thursday,
Stuart's funeral will take place on Saturday at St John's Church of Ireland in Rathfriland.
(CD/KMcA)
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