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Rabbi's son dies after being hit by car while fleeing fireworks

November 17, 2015 17:28

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Sandy Rashty,

Sandy Rashty

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The eight-year-old son of a Chasidic rabbi has died after he was hit by a car as he fled fireworks being aimed in his direction.

Elchonon Kohn, from Hackney in east London, died of injuries sustained in the accident on Sunday night.

A student at the Satmar Cheder in London, he is said to have run out into a quiet residential street after being frightened by fireworks aimed in his direction last Wednesday (November 11).

He was then hit by a black Seat which was driven by a man in his twenties. The man is believed to be part of the Chasidic community.

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