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Death of teen after basketball court structure fell on him was misadventure: Coroner
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A coroner has ruled that the death of a teenager, who was killed when a basketball court structure collapsed on him, was a misadventure. The incident occurred after the victim dunked the basketball and held onto the post, which unexpectedly failed to support his weight.
WHY IT MATTERS
This ruling establishes the official finding regarding the structural failure and safety standards of recreational sports equipment following a fatal accident.
Mohd Ridwan had dunked the ball and held on to the post, but the structure should have held his weight.
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