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Police confirm two babies dead on February 11 in Mullumbimby

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NSW Police have confirmed that at about 2am Sunday, February 11, emergency services were called to a home in Mullumbimby following reports of a concern for welfare.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated two babies at the house – one died at the scene, and another was taken hospital where it died later on.

Officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District established a crime scene and are investigating the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.



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