Tragic Accident Claims Life of 5-Year-Old Girl at Harness Race

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Tragic Accident Claims Life of 5-Year-Old Girl at Harness Race
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A 5-year-old girl from southern Illinois died after being struck by a starting gate that failed to close while she was sitting in the grandstand at a county fair harness race. The incident occurred at the Effingham County Fair, and the girl was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital where she later passed away.

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