Accidental death News

Aaris Conway, 7, accidentally hangs self, jumping down from tree

Lancaster - It's an activity that many of us did while growing up: climbing trees. But for this 7-year-old boy, such a familiar activity turned tragic when a karate belt he was wearing snagged on a branch, as he tried to jump down, strangling him.

In the Media by Yukio Strachan

Death rates from accidental death higher in Northern Canada

When it comes to accidental death the odds are stacked higher for Northern Canadians than for their neighbours in the southern area of the nation. The types of accidents are the same in Canada but those in the north tend to die more often from them.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Afghanistan Girl, 9, Accidentally Killed by Canadian Troops

A nine-year-old Afghanistan girl was killed, accidentally, by Canadian troops who tried to warn off a motorcyclist who was approaching Canadian foot patrol.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Preventable Accident Cause Behind Alzheimer's Patient Death In Edmonton

An Alzheimer's patient at Kipnes Centre for Veterans in Edmonton died September 16 after drinking industrial dish washing liquid. The liquid contained lye which burnt his mouth, vocal cords and esophagus.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

4-Year Old Accidentally Hangs Herself With Hairband

Yesterday, Phil Brown retold the story of how his four-year old daughter had hung herself in her bedroom while playing. He and his wife found their daughter Paige hanging from a hammock on New Years Day. The inquest was held at Ashford Coroner's Court.

In the Media by Debra Myers - 9 comments

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