Death of Joshua Odonkor (2) is being treated as a ‘tragic accident’
A post-mortem followed at Cork University Hospital and an inquest will be held in due course. Gardaí have confirmed that the incident is being treated as a “tragic accident.”
Former Mayor of Skibbereen and independent councillor Karen Coakley said that locals are “heartbroken” for the Ghanaian family, who moved to the area recently. She added that every effort will be made to support the family emotionally and practically in the coming months. A toddler from Co Wicklow also died in a similar tragedy earlier this month after she experienced difficulty whilst eating food when she was at a creche. She was rushed by ambulance to Dublin where she died.
In a statement gardai said that they were made aware of an incident that result in the sudden death of the young girl at Children’s Hospital Ireland in Crumlin in Dublin on January 19th.Gardaí are treating the death as a tragic accident.
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