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Tragedy Strikes as Two Children Die After Falling Through Ice in NY
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Tragic Ice Accident in Albany: Boy Dead, Girl Critical
A 12-year-old boy has died and an 11-year-old girl is in critical condition after falling through ice at Washington Park Lake in Albany, New York. The boy fell while attempting to walk across the lake, and the girl fell while trying to help him. Both were students at North Albany Middle School. The incident highlights the dangers of walking on ice, prompting community mourning and safety reminders.
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