A British boy aged 12 was killed and five other members of his family including his twin were injured when a BMW crashed off a Belgian motorway The accident involving the boy and the family happened on the E40 highway near Veurne at around 1am on January 8 while en route to the French border The family's BMW X5 with a British number plate reportedly lost control and ended up crashed on its roof between the motorway and an exit road Local police said in a statement about the accident: 'There were a total of six occupants in the car a 12-year-old boy with British nationality was thrown out of the vehicle and died of his injuries.'  Investigators are probing whether poor weather and an 'unadjusted speed' caused the crash The boy was reportedly one of four children in the car While four family members reportedly suffered only minor injuries but is understood not to be in a life-threatening condition The British family involved in the crash has not yet been named, but the Jewish Chronicle reports that the boy attended Menorah Grammar School in Edgware, London No one witnessed the crash and the police was only called thanks to the BMW's automatic emergency alert system, local media reports.  'The first findings show that the poor weather conditions and aquaplaning on the road, in combination with an unadjusted speed, may be the causes of the accident,' the prosecutor's office said in a statement. 'No other vehicles were involved in the accident. The investigation is continuing.' The family was reportedly returning from Antwerp when the accident happened near Veurne. The exit to the city was closed for several hours following the incident. The boy's tragic death comes just two weeks before he was due to celebrate his bar mitzvah with his twin brother, according to the Jewish Chronicle.  His classmates at Menorah Grammar School reportedly reacted 'in different ways' to the news of his death, the newspaper reports.  In an email sent to parents on January 9, the school alerted parents of the passing 'of a very dear talmid [student]'.  Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our... 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Read our Privacy notice A British boy has died and five members of his family suffered injuries in a horror crash on a motorway in Belgium The 12-year-old boy was travelling with his parents and three siblings in a BMW X5 when it lost control on the E40 in Veurne on Thursday morning at around 1am, according to local reports which was heading toward the French border flipped over and landed on its roof in the motorway verge Emergency services were alerted by the vehicle’s automatic emergency call system In a statement issued to The Telegraph, local police said: “There were a total of six occupants in the car. One of them, a 12-year-old boy with British nationality, was thrown out of the vehicle and died of his injuries.” The rest of the family were taken to hospital, where four were treated for minor injuries. One family member had more serious wounds but is not in a critical condition. The Veurne division of the West Flanders Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the crash. The office said: “The first findings show that the poor weather conditions and aquaplaning on the road, in combination with an unadjusted speed, may be the causes of the accident. “No other vehicles were involved in the accident. The investigation is continuing.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies dies in BMW crash on motorway in Belgium","description":"The boy was with his family in a BMW X5 when it crashed on the motorway close to the French border in Veurne no-frills potato news stories from around the world In a bold move marking the intersection of innovation and efficiency, PepsiCo is set to revolutionize its Veurne (Belgium) factory, one of Europe’s largest potato crisp production facilities. This transformation, a leap into the future of automated logistics, is in collaboration with Mecalux Twenty-five years after acquiring the factory PepsiCo’s Belgian entity has decided to overhaul its logistics operations The plan is to construct a state-of-the-art Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) to manage the daily production of an impressive 2 million bags of crisps and snacks The centerpiece of this logistics transformation is the installation of Mecalux’s Automated Pallet Shuttle system Recognized as one of the most efficient high-density storage solutions in the market this system promises to enhance product inflow and outflow dramatically It consists of a 100-meter-long conveyor line connecting PepsiCo’s production plant directly to the AS/RS This innovative approach ensures a seamless and efficient transition from production to storage featuring four aisles with two blocks of racking on each side twelve transfer cars will operate on each storage level moving goods to their designated storage channels motorized shuttle cars will then automatically transport pallets to their specific locations Further augmenting the system’s efficiency PepsiCo will implement Mecalux’s Easy WMS warehouse management system This software integration with the company’s ERP system is a crucial element ensuring real-time stock control and seamless coordination of product flow from production to storage the Veurne factory is not just large but also a beacon of sustainable technology The introduction of the new AS/RS from Mecalux is expected to further cement its position as a leading facility in the crisps and snacks sector This ambitious project at the Veurne plant is more than an upgrade; it’s a testament to PepsiCo’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technology for efficiency and sustainability it sets a new standard in the food production industry particularly in the realm of crisps and snacks marking a significant milestone in the journey of innovation in logistics Source: MecaluxCover image: Credit Mecalux Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email The Veurne plant produces crisps for 14 countries PepsiCo is set to invest over €200m ($217m) in its crisps manufacturing site in Belgium a move that will create around 150 new jobs The site in Veurne in north-west Belgium produces snacks and crisps including Lay’s PepsiCo plans to increase its output by 35% The number of employees will increase to around 800 at “one of PepsiCo’s largest chip and snack production sites in Europe” It will also build a new warehouse with the injection general manager of PepsiCo’s Belgium and Luxembourg business said: “We are investing significantly in a strong future for our Veurne plant one of PepsiCo’s largest chip factories in Europe we are resolutely choosing our Veurne factory for these significant investments.” She added: “Sustainability clearly takes centre-stage in our future plans A large portion of the investments will be dedicated to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and optimising water usage.” The Veurne plant produces for 14 countries Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo added: “PepsiCo’s commitment to investing heavily in jobs and sustainability at its snack plant in Veurne is exemplary We need a strong Belgian industry not only to navigate the energy transition together but also to maintain jobs and prosperity in Belgium I am very grateful that PepsiCo is taking a leading role in Belgium in this regard.” PepsiCo’s group emission targets are to cut “absolute greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain” by more than 40% by 2030 which includes a 75% reduction in emissions “from our direct operations”; and to “achieve net-zero emissions by 2040” Those targets are based on a 2015 baseline Last month, PepsiCo was listed alongside businesses including Nestlé and Danone as the top companies responsible for plastic pollution globally Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Food Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network 05-03-2022PREMIUM With Lay’s Factory Home Heating—a winner of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards—the vapor from cooking potatoes replaces natural gas to heat nearby houses BY Elise Hannum Belgian real-estate developer Ion was looking for sustainable heating alternatives for a new residential area in the city of Veurne when it received a proposal from a surprising source: PepsiCo The food and beverage juggernaut suggested a collaboration between the community and a nearby potato chip plant operated by Lay’s The vapor from cooking up to 20 tons of potatoes per hour could heat a water circuit replacing natural gas with a more environmentally efficient process while simultaneously providing PepsiCo with a valuable carbon offset [Illustration: Mauco Sosa]The project—the winner of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa category of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards—is the result of a group effort from PepsiCo The technology will deliver heating in radiators and tap water to its first homes sometime in the first half of 2022 topping out at 500 households upon the project’s completion in the next 10 years The venture will help PepsiCo meet its targets to cut carbon emissions by more than 40% by 2030 (against a 2015 baseline) and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 “but also helps us give back to the local communities where we operate,” says Wim Destoop vice president and general manager of PepsiCo Northwest Europe While the system started off as a convenient intersection of needs in one area with the right conditions and interested parties The final deadline for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today. Fast Company & Inc © 2025 Mansueto Ventures Fastcompany.com adheres to NewsGuard’s nine standards of credibility and transparency. Learn More You can read this article in 2 minutesGregor Gowans SNAP has announced that Belgium's Truckstop Veurne as well as 5 Moto service stations in the UK The first SNAP announcement came on Wednesday and contained the news that Truckstop Veurne had been added to its network The facility is near Dunkirk and has 28 HGV parking spaces Truckstop Veurne is now available to SNAP customers travelling through 8630 Veurne in Belgium this location offers 28 spaces and 2 wash-lanes 🚛 🚿 More info at https://t.co/aANeFsBvb5 or the free intruck app 📱 pic.twitter.com/vXRqSbbnJ9 — SNAP (@snapaccount) March 1, 2023 the company then announced that 5 Moto service stations would available to its customers Only these 5 Moto sites are currently part of the SNAP network the company adds that it is “excited to be adding more options for our HGV drivers with Moto joining the network.” So it appears that more Moto locations will be available to SNAP users in the future Photo © Copyright Mike Faherty and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Agnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Sabina Koll Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 GXO to manage Northern Italy transport operations for PRG retail groupPölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Too many automated requests from this network PepsiCo has announced significant investments in increasing its production at its Belgian plant in Veurne (near Bruges). As Stefan Van Rompaey reports for RetailDetail the investment of more than 200 million euros should also make the plant more sustainable and will create 150 additional jobs The plant is one of PepsiCo’s largest snacks production sites in Europe with nine production lines on an area the size of eight football fields The multinational produces about 83,000 tonnes of crisps a year here – more than two million bags a day Doritos and Cheetos brands produced here are sold in fourteen countries PepsiCo plans to increase production by a third to 115,000 tonnes a year The total investment will exceed 200 million euros PepsiCo BeLux general manager Miet Delmotte pointed out “Because of its strategic location in Belgium we resolutely choose our Veurne plant to make these important investments” Source: RetailDetail. Full story here Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishJUSTICE, ELECTIONSProxy voting fraud investigations in nine Flemish municipalities11 February 2025 Belgian authorities are conducting criminal investigations into alleged proxy vote fraud in nine municipalities across Flanders following the 2024 local elections Flemish Interior minister Hilde Crevits told parliament on Tuesday based on seized proxy voting documents and recommendations from public prosecutors the appointed mayor is under investigation which could affect their official confirmation Crevits said she would carefully assess each case but would not delay decisions unnecessarily She emphasised that soliciting proxy votes was a criminal offence and that legal consequences would depend on the outcome of ongoing investigations but it’s too early to assess the full extent of the issue,” the minister said mayoral appointments will proceed as normal The issue of possible misuse of proxy votes - where one person votes on behalf of another - first gained attention after reports of irregularities in Ninove where large numbers of proxy votes were seized There were concerns that fraudulent medical certificates may have been used to justify them A separate case in Veurne involves former mayor Peter Roose #FlandersNewsService | A voting booth at a polling station in Ostend during Belgium’s local elections © BELGA PHOTO KURT DESPLENTER Copy linkGet updates in your mailboxYour email addressSubscribeBy clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy rapid and high-quality information 24 hours a day from Belgium and abroad to all Belgian media not to mention entertainment and lifestyle our journalists and press photographers produce hundreds of photos and news stories Since the end of March 2022 English has been added as a language businesses and various organisations that need reliable information Belga News Agency also offers a comprehensive range of corporate services to meet all their communication needs www.belganewsagency.eu You can read this article in 2 minutesPölös Zsófia Beverage and food giant PepsiCo has selected Mecalux to equip its massive crisp factory in Veurne The Belgian arm of PepsiCo aims to modernise its logistics operations with a fully automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) capable of handling the daily production of 2 million bags of crisps and snacks from Lay’s Mecalux will install its Automated Pallet Shuttle system known for its high-density storage and efficient product flow The AS/RS will connect to the production plant via a 100-meter conveyor belt for streamlined internal movement of goods The system will feature four aisles with double-sided racking and twelve transfer cars automated shuttles will take over and transport pallets to their storage locations To ensure real-time stock control and smooth operations PepsiCo will also implement Mecalux’s Easy WMS warehouse management system This software will integrate with the company’s existing ERP system coordinating product flow from production to storage and efficiently preparing them for distribution PepsiCo acquired the Veurne plant 25 years ago transforming it into one of Europe’s largest crisp and snack production facilities the plant is known for its cutting-edge and sustainable technology The addition of the Mecalux AS/RS system further strengthens the capabilities of the Veurne factory As Elise Hannum reports for Fast Company the food and beverage juggernaut suggested a collaboration between the community and a nearby potato chip plant operated by Lay’s The project is the winner of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa category of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards It will top out at 500 households upon the project’s completion in the next 10 years Source: Fast Company. Read the full story herePhoto: Courtesy PepsiCoRelated: PepsiCo July 2021 press release: How Lay’s chips will be heating homes in Belgium Daniel Ben-David is a reporter and community correspondent for the Jewish Chronicle Daniel Ben-David 2 min readA “kind and caring” 12-year-old pupil at Menorah Grammar School in Edgware has been tragically killed in a car crash on a Belgian motorway two weeks before he was due to celebrate his bar mitzvah with his twin brother Daniel Rubin’s parents and three siblings all sustained injuries in the crash but their lives are not in danger The fatal incident occurred on the E40 in Veurne at around 1am last Thursday when family were returning from a simchah in Antwerp The car turned over and came to rest on its roof according to pictures of the accident published by Belgian media The boy was thrown from the vehicle and sadly lost his life a the scene Initial findings by investigators found that poor weather conditions were the cause of the crash The West Flanders Public Prosecutor’s Office appointed a traffic expert to investigate the exact circumstances a teacher at Menorah Grammar who is also a member of the Chai Lifeline Crisis Intervention team helped the boy’s classmates process the news The pupils were told the news in a morning assembly Hamer told the JC that the boys reacted “in different ways” were given space to process their feelings and were provided with guidance on available support now and in the future was doing “an amazing job in terms of caring for the pupils” and was “really trying to be there” for them In the email informing parents of pupils of the death of “a very dear talmid [student]” in an accident said: “While it has been difficult for everyone it is extremely difficult for his classmates in Year 8 to process.” He added that Year 8 boys had been taken to the park to “help them recover from the initial shock and to regain their equilibrium.” Rabbi Meir Rapoport of the Imrei Shefer Congregation told the JC: “This has been a tragic loss for the whole community both in character traits and in his practice of Judaism “His father Itzik pointed out one example of his kindness Every morning he would come down in advance of Shacharit (morning prayers) and a coffee and biscuits would be ready waiting for him “He was very particular to attend and fully participate in the shul services All his teachers pointed out that he was a model student in school He was always eager to learn Torah and Gemarah (Talmud) and was always kind and considerate to all pupils “The family have shown remarkable fortitude in publicly acknowledging and accepting God's decree in spite of their terrible sorrow and pain as a community will be there to support the family in any way possible." Menorah Grammar School car crash A fatal accident occurred on the E40 motorway in Veurne (West Flanders) this morning. A person was hit several times by oncoming vehicles, but the exact circumstances are still unclear. Due to the accident, the motorway had to be closed for traffic heading towards the Jabbeke junction. Initial police observations suggest the person killed was probably a migrant, eager to make his or her way to the UK. The accident happened early this morning. What exactly happened is still unclear. "A car with French occupants called the police around 5am to say they had run over a body," explains Tom Janssens of the public prosecutor's office. "When the emergency services arrived, they saw that body parts were scattered over several hundred metres of the motorway. They collected the body parts, and it was said to be a human with a darker skin colour. We suspect that this person is a migrant. Police had been in contact with migrants in the area the night before." It wasn’t possible to recover all body parts at this time, making identification impossible for now. A further search with a sniffer dog is planned and DNA samples will be taken." It is thought at least 2 cars hit the body, which had probably been hit several times earlier. "The body parts were so scattered that the body was probably hit several times including by heavy lorries" Tom Janssens said. Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news! You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site. If you keep getting this message, please enable cookies in your browser. You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker). As we provide the news for free, we are relying on revenues from our banners. So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks! Too hard, too green, or overripe: finding the perfect avocado in the supermarket is sometimes a struggle. Supermarket chain Jumbo, however, has found a handy solution. From now on, their Ranst and Veurne stores in Belgium will boast an X-ray device that tells you exactly what your avocado looks like on the inside. In recent years, the craving for avocados has been insatiable. This so-called green gold rapidly became incredibly popular in Belgium, from freshly made guacamole to trendy avocado toast. But finding the perfect avocado is sometimes another story. These new avocado scanners now ensure that this is a thing of the past. The perfect avocado in an instantTo see the exact status of your avocado, all you need to do is hold it in front of the scanner. Within a few seconds, you will know the condition of your favorite green fruit. The avocado scanner uses a mini X-ray to check the sugar, water, and starch values. It uses that information to determine the avocado's internal texture. The score on the device indicates how ripe your avocado is. So, no more squeezing avocadoes to judge their ripeness. Philippe Calliauw, who runs Jumbo Ranst, says, "Our new avocado scanner now lets shoppers effortlessly pick the perfect avocado without needing to squeeze the fruit. We want to offer everyone who shops here a positive experience, and the scanner contributes to that. It's a fun addition to the shopping experience and shows we're committed to providing our customers with the best service." Jumbo Veurne's Siska Abeele and Justin Robaeys are also excited about the new gadget: "People are very curious about the avocado scanner and are eager to try it out. And since we installed it, avocado sales have increased. Shoppers enjoy a better shopping experience, and our avocados are flying off the shelves: it seems like a win-win." Expansion to other Jumbo storesThese scanners' deployment is part of a test to assess whether they can be used in other stores, too. This is a first in Belgium, though Jumbo started using something similar in the Netherlands in November last year. FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com Text description provided by the architects. ACASUS is more than a building. It is an inspiration and knowledge center with a specific concern for sustainability building and renovation. It focuses on particulars, companies, and public organizations, from a common initiative of the Provincial Development Agency of West Flanders. ACASUS will share knowledge about sustainable construction and entrepreneurship on the basis of exhibitions, masterclasses, and theme days. It will provide support through workshops, personalized advice, and the provision of infrastructure to start-ups. But ACASUS will overall inspire by its own establishment, as an expert by experience. Courtesy of denc!-studioThe site is enclosed between a secondary road and a neighborhood road. The existing location lacked daylight and outside view, functionality, and interaction between the diverse functions. The centrally positioned buildings showed a lot of low points and because a renovation approach could not heal the site sufficiently, a partial demolition was carried out. The house was kept for renovation. Courtesy of denc!-studioGiven the fact that durable construction will only root thanks to broad market integration, DENC!-STUDIO deemed it important to give the building a pleasant feel. Beyond Green! No durability without architecture. The realization, keen on the eye, has also been picked up by non-sustainable focused citizens on social media. fabricated through the polymerization of lactic acid to ‘PolyLacticAcid’ and then expanding it with CO2 from the air The lactic acid is achieved through fermentation (the biological process by bacteria) of plant-based rest materials You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email A haulage boss has slammed the horrific condition of a toilet at Truckstop Veurne posing the question as to how the road transport industry can attract new drivers with such facilities A driver working for Whites Transport Services recently filmed the scene at a toilet located by Truckstop Veurne’s fuel pumps which somewhat resembled the horrid toilet seen in the hit 90s film Trainspotting Screenshots of the smartphone video are visible in the image above Truckstop Veurne has since replied to the man who shot the video by blaming the state of the toilet The truck stop has also pointed out that alternative — Pete White (@PeteWhite5000) July 21, 2021 Although it was not the only toilet on site and there are other ‘sanitary facilities' at other truck stops in a similarly unsatisfactory condition (both in the UK and on the European continent) it’s examples like this that many hauliers believe are a factor in the current driver shortage told Trans.INFO that sub-standard facilities such as these are “disgusting” and asked how the industry is supposed to make itself appealing to a new generation of drivers given the state of some of the facilities I find it quite distressing that drivers are expected to use these toilets in the disgusting state that they are left in It seems that they are never cleaned or sanitised and you would probably catch something sitting on that seat How are we meant to make this industry appealing to new drivers when they will be faced with situations like this Animals in a zoo would even have better conditions than this as White himself has pointed out in the clip embedded below many hauliers and truckers have made it clear that significant improvements still need to be made for the benefit of present and future lorry drivers Difference between UK & European Facilities for Drivers These are the showers for drivers at a truck stop in Germany Not sure why all UK services and the Toilets & Showers in the services are so disgusting & unhygienic Posted by Whites Transport Services Ltd on Tuesday they provided the following response to White’s driver via Instagram: The truck stop currently has a rating of 3.5/5 on the Truck Parking Europe app while it’s restaurant is rated 2.5/5 on Michelin’s Truckfly website (although the latter is admittedly just based on 19 reviews) Posted by Hobgoblin on Saturday, 15 June 2013 as well as laundry and truck cleaning services the facility is roughly an hour’s drive away from Calais The website also says that the truck stop was “recently completely renewed to offer an even better service to the truck drivers who are customers of its service station.” the website says “toilets are cleaned several times a day we hope we can count on your cleanliness and respect for our work The family were reportedly returning from a simchah in Antwerp last night when the accident occurred with poor weather conditions blamed for the accident Volunteers from ZAKA’s International Unit -a  voluntary post-disaster response team-  confirmed they had responded to the accident ZAKA’s Deputy Director of Operations said: “This is a devastating and painful event the boy who was killed celebrated his first tefillin ceremony here in Israel and was due to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah with his twin brother in the coming days.” An email sent around to Menorah parents confirmed the tragic accident and offered advice on how to break the news to pupils It confirmed that a Year 3 girl and her parents were “safe” after being involved in the accident but that the girl’s brother had been killed The letter added:”If you decide to tell your child then it is very important when talking to your child to be calm direct and clear and to say that her brother has died “This is a very important part of helping your child to process the information and helps them come to terms with it It is quite normal for children to show strong emotions of anger You must reassure them that these feelings are normal Please stress to your child that it is very rare for children to die in a car accident “Should further support be required we are in touch with the Crisis Trauma Team who are ready and available to step in support is best given by teachers whom the children know and trust.” Thank you for helping to make Jewish News the leading source of news and opinion for the UK Jewish community Today we're asking for your invaluable help to continue putting our community first in everything we do For as little as £5 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they were travelling in crashed in Belgium during "poor weather" which happened on the E40 highway at around 1am on Wednesday saw the vehicle flip onto a grass verge between the road and an exit ramp The family of six were travelling in the BMW X5 towards the French boarder when the car flipped with images showing the vehicle resting on its roof with authorities only alerted to the crash after the vehicle’s automatic emergency alert system was triggered The boy was reportedly thrown clear of the vehicle during the crash with five others - including his twin brother sustaining minor injuries and transported to hospital police said: “There were a total of six occupants in the car was thrown out of the vehicle and died of his injuries at the scene before transferring him to a nearby hospital Local authorities are yet to name the family involved in the crash The prosecutor’s office said: “The first findings show that the poor weather conditions and aquaplaning on the road “No other vehicles were involved in the accident The boy's death comes just two weeks before he was due to celebrate his bar mitzvah alongside his twin brother Local media reported that adverse whether may have played a role in the accident Read more: 'I was raped by nine men but only one faced justice': Grooming survivor 'failed by the system' calls for inquiry Read more: Miracle of Malibu: Lone house pictured still standing as LA fires leave $50bn trail of destruction a tour bus with British number plates was seen to swerve before grazing a police car responding to the accident volunteers from ZAKA - Israel’s non-governmental rescue and recovery organisation - described how their volunteers responded to the crash "Volunteers from ZAKA's International Unit responded to a tragic car accident in which a 13-year-old boy was killed while returning with his parents from Belgium to England "Another family member was moderately injured worked alongside local authorities and police to handle the recovery process." said: "This is a devastating and painful event and was due to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah with his twin brother in the coming days." 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