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Ethan James

Death of baby who swallowed screw a 'tragic accident'

A coroner could not fault the care provided by a paramedic to a baby boy who swallowed a screw. (Rob Blakers/AAP PHOTOS)

The death of an 11-month-old boy who swallowed a metal screw at his home was a "very unfortunate and tragic accident", a coroner has determined.

An ambulance was called to the boy's house in Hobart in May 2022 after his parents noticed he was choking on something.

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