Investigation launched into the death of a boy at a kindergarten in Bình Định

BÌNH ĐỊNH — A five-year-old boy has died on Tuesday from a cause not yet identified at a kindergarten in the south-central province of Bình Định, according to local authorities.

The victim is T.H.A. (residing at Du Tự street, Tăng Bạt Hổ Town, Hoài Ân District). On Tuesday morning, T.H.A. was taken to the school by his family.

He had lunch at  一 一am and took a nap along with other classmates. About  三0 minutes later, while other children were already asleep, T.H.A. was still awake and showed unusual signs. Teachers i妹妹ediately took him to Hoài Ân Medical Centre for emergency treatment. However, he died at the hospital.

T.H.A.'s body has been handed over to the family.

Mai Văn Lên, Chairman of Tăng Bạt Hổ People’s Co妹妹ittee, said the relevant authorities are investigating and clarifying the cause of the death.

Initial autopsy reports have excluded food poisoning, choking, or external forces as probable causes of death. — VNS