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Boy, 5, dies after golf centre wall collapse

Boy, 5, dies after golf centre wall collapse

Summary

A five-year-old boy died after a wall collapsed on him and a girl at an adventure golf course in south-east London. Emergency services took both children to the hospital; the boy died, and the girl was later released. Authorities are investigating the incident with the golf centre's cooperation.

Key Facts

  • A five-year-old boy died after a wall collapsed at an adventure golf course in south-east London.
  • The incident occurred at Sidcup Family Golf, Chislehurst, at 17:40 GMT on a Sunday.
  • Both the boy and a six-year-old girl were taken to the hospital after the collapse.
  • The boy was in a life-threatening condition and died in the hospital.
  • The girl was injured but has been discharged from the hospital.
  • Sidcup Family Golf expressed sadness and offered condolences to the boy's family.
  • The authorities are investigating the incident with help from the golf centre.
  • The Met Police is working with the Local Health and Safety Inspector as part of the investigation.

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