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Cricket ball throw killed 72-year-old Welsh umpire

A 72-year-old Welsh cricket umpire died after an "unfortunate accident" in Swansea, UK, when he stepped into the path of a ball thrown at the stumps and was hit on the head, a Swansea inquest heard.

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A 72-year-old Welsh cricket umpire died after an "unfortunate accident" in Swansea, UK, when he stepped into the path of a ball thrown at the stumps and was hit on the head, a Swansea inquest heard.

The inquest heard that Alcwyn Jenkins was umpiring a match between Swansea and Llangennech on the afternoon of July 4, 2009.

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