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Boy, 14, dies in Cilyrychen Quarry, Llandybie, tragedy
Published: 7th Jun 2012 11:54:37
A 14-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulties in water at a quarry in Carmarthenshire.
Dyfed-Powys Police say the incident happened at Cilyrychen Quarry, Llandeilo Road, Llandybie, at 16:40 BST on Wednesday at 16:40.
Police deployed the force helicopter after receiving a call that the boy was in trouble. He was flown to Morriston Hospital, Swansea, but died later.
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.
Officers are working to establish the details of the boy's death.
More to follow.
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