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Person: Solomon Soremekun

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Urgent HSE inspection of lifts following Galway boy’s death
Urgent HSE inspection of lifts following Galway boy’s death

The HSE is to carry out an urgent inspection of lifts across the country following the death of a three-year-old boy in Galway.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2014

Mum of boy who died in lift to mourn in Nigeria
Mum of boy who died in lift to mourn in Nigeria
The mother of a three- year-old who died after getting stuck in a lift shaft is to travel home to her family in Nigeria to mourn.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2014

Boy who died in Galway lift to be buried today
Boy who died in Galway lift to be buried today

A three-year-old who died after becoming trapped in a lift shaft in a building in Galway is being buried today.

Sat, 18 Jan, 2014

Mother recalls death of child in lift shaft
Mother recalls death of child in lift shaft

The distraught mother of the 3-year-old boy tragically killed in a lift shaft broke down yesterday as she recalled the moments leading up to the tragedy.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2014

Two investigations launched into death of three-year-old in Galway lift shaft
Two investigations launched into death of three-year-old in Galway lift shaft

The three-year-old boy who died in a lift shaft in Galway yesterday has been named locally as Solomon Soremekun.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2014

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