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The River Suir at Newcastle, Co Tipperary Alamy Stock Photo
River Suir
Girl (12) dies after getting into difficulty in Co Tipperary river
The girl was flown to Cork University Hospital in a serious condition, but later died.
A 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a river in Co Tipperary this afternoon.
The tragic incident took place at around 4:20pm at the River Suir near Newcastle.
The girl was flown to Cork University Hospital in a serious condition, but later died.
Gardaí said they are now preparing a file to send to the Coroner’s Court and that investigations are ongoing.
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