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A freak accident has claimed the life of a Tobago man during the early hours of Monday morning in the Bagatelle area.

Dead is Dirk John of Bagatelle #1, Tobago, who reportedly fell off a concrete wall, into a drain and broke his neck. More from Elizabeth Williams.
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00:00Reports indicate that the incident occurred shortly before 6 a.m. near a wall and drain along the roadway in
00:07the community.
00:08It is understood that John, a laborer attached to the Division of Public Infrastructure and Transportation, was on his way
00:15to work when tragedy struck.
00:16According to initial reports, John reportedly fell into a drain and sustained severe injuries, including a broken neck.
00:24The passers-by later discovered him motionless and immediately alerted the authorities.
00:30Police officers and emergency personnel were subsequently called to the scene where the victim was examined and pronounced dead.
00:39The incident has left relatives and residents of the quiet community in shock.
00:44John's two sons later arrived at the location and were confronted with the heartbreaking scene involving their father.
00:52Investigators are continuing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
00:57John is being remembered as a hard-working individual whose untimely passing has deeply affected family members, friends and members
01:06of the wider Bagatelle community.
01:08Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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