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26/08/2010
Boy Dies In North Yorkshire Swimming Pool
An eight-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulties at a North Yorkshire swimming pool.
The tragic incident happened at Hambleton Leisure Centre in Northallerton shortly before 4.30pm on Wednesday.
The boy, who was understood to live locally, was taken to the Friarage Hospital, but was pronounced dead later.
Staff at the centre were interviewed on Wednesday evening. It is understood that lifeguards were employed at the centre.
Councillor Peter Wilkinson, Cabinet Member for Health, said: "This is tragic accident and we send out condolences to the family of this young boy. As a mark of respect, the leisure centre will be closed until further notice."
(KMcA/BMcC)
The tragic incident happened at Hambleton Leisure Centre in Northallerton shortly before 4.30pm on Wednesday.
The boy, who was understood to live locally, was taken to the Friarage Hospital, but was pronounced dead later.
Staff at the centre were interviewed on Wednesday evening. It is understood that lifeguards were employed at the centre.
Councillor Peter Wilkinson, Cabinet Member for Health, said: "This is tragic accident and we send out condolences to the family of this young boy. As a mark of respect, the leisure centre will be closed until further notice."
(KMcA/BMcC)
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