Baby Dies After Falling into Cistern in New Winthorpes

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Tragically, a one-year-old girl has lost her life after a heartbreaking incident at her home in New Winthorpes on Wednesday.

According to reports from local police, the young child and her mother were in the residence when the accident occurred.

The mother has recounted the sequence of events, explaining that her daughter fell into a cistern located on the porch area of their house.

In a frantic search for her little girl, the mother noticed her absence and began to call out for her.

It was during this desperate search that she discovered her daughter submerged in the shallow water of the cistern.

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Immediately recognizing the grave situation, she quickly summoned help, and the child was rushed to the hospital just after midday. Unfortunately, despite the urgent medical attention, doctors pronounced the child dead shortly after arrival.

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Comments (9)

  • AAB January 15, 2025, 2:44 PM

    OMG!!!!!! …….. Condolences…… I Truly FEEL What This Poor Mother Must Be Going Through Right Now …….
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  • Cleer January 15, 2025, 3:07 PM

    That one they hard. May hee soul rest in peace. God knows best. Condolences to the family. So sorry for your lost.
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  • Anonymous January 15, 2025, 3:24 PM

    Condolences to the family, didn’t anyone see the need to put the cover over the cistern,this is carelessness.
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  • Louis Cheril Roberts. January 15, 2025, 4:16 PM

    My deepest condolences to the family. May her soul rest in peace. May our Lord God of hosts. Grant her family comfort and peace deep within!🙏
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  • True anu January 15, 2025, 4:35 PM

    Oh my this is soo soo sad could imagine this mother’s pain
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  • Grethel January 15, 2025, 5:01 PM

    As a mother I know it is rough. Sleep in peace little one
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  • Bstbooty January 15, 2025, 5:08 PM

    This breaks my heart. Alas
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  • Stone January 15, 2025, 6:12 PM

    I’m so so sorry
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  • Faithful national #1 January 15, 2025, 7:02 PM

    Do houses like this have to secure formal approval prior to building. Indication are that a second storey is being contemplated. On what foundation????
    Reply

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