9-year-old child dies after metal gate falls on top of them at Tucson school

Abigail Celaya, Arizona Republic
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A 9-year-old child died on Friday Nov. 17, after a metal gate fell on top of them, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Office.

Officials said that on Nov. 17, at approximately 2:22 p.m., deputies from the Pima County Sheriff's Department responded to Centennial Elementary School for a reported child injury.

Deputies said they found a 9-year-old child with "severe trauma" upon their arrival. Officials said life-saving measures were administered until the Northwest Fire Department arrived on scene. The Sherrif's Office said the child was transported to a hospital where they died from their injuries.

The Sherriff's Office said detectives' initial investigation revealed that the child was helping close a large metal gate when the gate disconnected and fell on the child.

Officials said the investigation is ongoing.

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