New Zealand

Coroner finds Palmerston North toddler’s driveway death was preventable

A 21-month-old boy died after being struck by a vehicle in a residential driveway while his family prepared for a celebration.

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Satvik Kumar Nainwal was found lying face down after being hit by a vehicle in a Palmerston North driveway and died in hospital from head injuries. The coroner has determined the death was preventable. The incident occurred while the family was preparing for a celebration.

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NZ Herald

Coroner: Driveway death of Palmerston North toddler Satvik Nainwal was preventable

Satvik Kumar Nainwal was found lying face down, and died in hospital from head injuries.

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RNZ

Coroner: Driveway death of Palmerston North toddler Satvik Nainwal was preventable

Satvik Kumar Nainwal was found lying face down, and died in hospital from head injuries.

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Stuff

Family was preparing for celebration when toddler was run over in driveway

A 21-month-old toddler has died after being struck by a vehicle in a residential driveway while his family prepared for a celebration, the coroner has found.

Read the full story at Stuff