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Boy, 8, dies in 'tragic accident' Boy, 8, dies in 'tragic accident'
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An eight-year-old boy has died after what police say was a "tragic accident" at his Hertfordshire home. An eight-year-old boy has died after hanging himself at his home in what police said was a "tragic accident".
Officers and paramedics were called to Fletcher Way in Hemel Hempstead on Saturday afternoon. Officers and paramedics were called to Fletcher Way in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, on Saturday afternoon.
The boy was taken to Watford General Hospital where he died a short time later, police said.The boy was taken to Watford General Hospital where he died a short time later, police said.
A police spokesman said: "Whilst a full investigation into the circumstances is being carried out, it appears that this was a tragic accident."A police spokesman said: "Whilst a full investigation into the circumstances is being carried out, it appears that this was a tragic accident."
The police have not given any further details about the accident.