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Global Affairs confirms girl who died on flight to London was Canadian

Dec 27, 2016 | 4:00 PM

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada is confirming that a 10-year-old girl who died Christmas Eve after falling ill aboard a transatlantic Air Canada flight was Canadian.

The Toronto-to-London flight diverted to Shannon, Ireland, after the child suffered a medical problem.

In a statement Tuesday, Global Affairs says Canadian officials have reached out to the family and are providing consular assistance.

There is no word on what part of Canada the girl was from or the cause of death.