Photos: People mourn death of a boy killed by a puck at an ice hockey match
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• November 4, 2014, 12:56:31 IST
An eight-year-old boy died as a result of injuries received when he was hit by a puck while watching an ice hockey match between Dunkirk and Reims.
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Flowers are laid at the entrance of the ice rink stadium the day after a child was killed as a result of injuries received when he was hit by a puck while watching the second tier French championship ice hockey match between Dunkirk and Reims. AFP
A woman touches the image of the eight-year-old boy, Hugo, who was killed. The ice hockey match took place in Dunkirk (Dunkerque). AFP
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The puck reportedly hit the boy behind the ear after which the child suffered a heart attack. AFP
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People stand in front of the skating rink as flowers were laid in memory of late Hugo. The child was transported to a hospital in Dunkirk and Lille on the eve. An investigation was opened to clarify the circumstances of the death. AFP
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