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8-year-old boy dead after part of statue fell on him at Arizona Biltmore hotel in Phoenix
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A child has died after being struck by part of a statue at the Arizona Biltmore resort in Phoenix on Nov. 27.
Phoenix firefighters responded around 9 a.m. that day after receiving reports of an injured child at the hotel located near 24th Street and Camelback Road.
The 8-year-old was rushed to the hospital where he later died.
Capt. Todd Keller with the Phoenix Fire Department said part of the concrete statue fell on the boy, resulting in a head injury.
It is unknown what caused the statue to fall and whether the child was with a parent or guardian. Officials said foul play was not involved.
“We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at the hotel earlier this morning,” a spokesperson from the hotel said in a statement sent to the Arizona Republic on Nov. 27. “Our top priority is the safety and security of our guests, and our thoughts are with the family impacted by today’s events.”
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