Boy, 4, killed by falling Rawtenstall Cemetery gravestone
The police spokesman said officers had been called to the cemetery "following reports a gravestone had fallen on to a child".He added: "Tragically, and despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the boy sadly died. "Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this devastating time."
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