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Francis O'Sullivan dies in Sutton Valence pram race | |
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A man who fell from a pram during an organised race event has died. | A man who fell from a pram during an organised race event has died. |
Francis O'Sullivan, 52, suffered a serious head injury at the annual Sutton Valence pram race, near Maidstone, on New Year's Day. | |
He was taken by air ambulance to a London hospital and died in the early hours of Tuesday. | |
His sister, Jeanette O'Sullivan, wrote on Facebook: "My beautiful brother tragic accident... Love you always and forever in our thoughts." | |
She continued: "A great Brother Dad and Uncle. May you sleep tight and smile down on us. Sweet dreams. Love you for ever your family xx." | |
Mr O'Sullivan, who was known as Titch, was one of three men wearing RAF costumes who had entered the race in a pram decorated as a Spitfire. | |
Kent Police said officers had carried out inquiries into the incident and there were no suspicious circumstances. | |
Thousands of people turned out to watch the annual event, which raises money for charity and involves people running around in homemade prams. | |
It was organised by the local Queen's Head pub's Oddfellows Fund. |
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