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25/02/2013
Toddler Dies In Blind Cord Accident
A two-year-old boy has died after a freak accident on Saturday.
Daniel Grant, from Mayobridgey, County Down, passed away after becoming entangled in a blind cord at his family home.
South Down MP Margaret Ritchie offered her sympathy to the mourning family.
"They are in an immense amount of grief. They have been met with a lot of support and solidarity at this difficult time. I must wanted to offer my heartfelt sympathy," she said.
Since 2010, there have been 13 deaths across the UK linked to blind cords.
(GK)
Daniel Grant, from Mayobridgey, County Down, passed away after becoming entangled in a blind cord at his family home.
South Down MP Margaret Ritchie offered her sympathy to the mourning family.
"They are in an immense amount of grief. They have been met with a lot of support and solidarity at this difficult time. I must wanted to offer my heartfelt sympathy," she said.
Since 2010, there have been 13 deaths across the UK linked to blind cords.
(GK)
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