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Former Canadian Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul has passed away at age 31 following a tragic car accident that took place in the Township of Melancthon in Ontario.
According to ESPN, the incident happened on Tuesday, after a transport truck collided with six stopped vehicles in a construction zone.
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Paul’s infant son, who was also in the car at the time of the collision, was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that are believed to be non life–threatening.
Paul was declared dead at the scene of the accident. The Olympian welcomed her first child with her figure-skating partner and husband Mitchell Islam last year.
Three other people were also taken to hospital as a result of the crash.
Paul and Islam represented Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
In a statement shared on Friday, Skate Canada said, “It is with a heavy heart that Skate Canada announces the sudden passing of a cherished member of our skating community, Alexandra Paul. A shining star on and off the ice, Alexandra’s dedication, passion, and remarkable talents have left an indelible mark on the world of figure skating.”
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“During her illustrious career, Alexandra and partner Mitchell Islam won multiple international medals, claimed three Canadian Championship medals and competed at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Her commitment to excellence was matched only by her warmth and kindness, which endeared her to fellow athletes, coaches, and fans alike.”
The statement added, “As we remember Alexandra’s
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died. She was 31.The reports that Paul was killed last week, when she was involved in a collision that involved seven other vehicles in Ontario, Canada. According to the site, a transport truck entered a construction zone and crashed into the stopped cars.
Alexandra Paul, a Canadian figure skater, has tragically died after a car accident earlier this week in Ontario.
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