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Boy, 8, dies after falling from caravan

POLICE are investigating the death of an eight-year-old boy who fell off a moving caravan in Katherine yesterday

Northern Territory Police are investigating the death of an 8-year-old boy in Katherine on Sunday
Northern Territory Police are investigating the death of an 8-year-old boy in Katherine on Sunday

POLICE are investigating the death of an eight-year-old boy who fell off a moving caravan in Katherine yesterday.

Police received information that a boy had fallen from a caravan while it was being towed on Edith Farms Road at about midday on Sunday.

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The child suffered serious injuries and was taken to Katherine District Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Major Crash Investigation Unit and local detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. A white Mazda utility and a white Roma caravan involved in the incident have been seized.

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Police are urging anyone with information to contact 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Please quote reference number 9333197.

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