Child dies of suffocation

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A six- year- child of Harumalgoda in Habaraduwa has died of suffocation when a rubber balloon was stuck in his throat.

The parents said the child was at play with his friend when he met with this tragic incident and that he died on admission at the Karapitiya hospital.

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Fassey Monday, 13 April 2015 01:07 AM

Tragedy this is lesson for parents, because small children like colorful balloons and it is a very common thing children get even after a birthday party. This incident has proved even a balloon could be fatal.

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