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Farm Accident in Perth East Claims Life Of 12-year-old

Perth County OPP are investigating an accident on a farm in Perth East that killed a 12-year-old boy.

Police, Perth County Paramedic Services and the Perth East Fire Department were called Monday around 7:30pm to farm on Line 61.

A child that had been working in a barn was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced dead.

The cause of death is not yet known and a post-mortem examination is scheduled for Tuesday. Police do not suspect foul play.

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