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Doncaster girl, 2, died after falling into a pond on Christmas Day
Summary
A two-year-old girl fell into a pond at her Doncaster home on Christmas Day; relatives began CPR and she was later pronounced dead, and a coroner opened and adjourned an inquest with a full hearing set for 14 September.
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Officials reported that a two-year-old girl fell into a pond at her family's home in Doncaster on Christmas Day. Relatives began CPR immediately and called emergency services. The child was taken to hospital and was later pronounced dead. Senior coroner Nicola Mundy opened and adjourned an inquest at Doncaster Coroner's Court ahead of a full hearing on 14 September.
Known details:
- The child fell into a pond at the family home on Christmas Day, as reported to police.
- Relatives began CPR and emergency services were called; she was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead.
- An inquest was opened and adjourned by senior coroner Nicola Mundy; a full inquest is scheduled for 14 September.
Summary:
Family members and the local community have offered support and an online fundraiser was set up to create a memorial, according to family statements. A full coroner's inquest is scheduled for 14 September to examine the circumstances.
