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Pétanque player dies after head strike

A 68-year-old pétanque player died after being hit in the head with a metal boule by his opponent.

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Friday, 19 June 2026 at 19:39 UTC
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A 68-year-old pétanque player in France has died after being hit in the head with a metal boule during a game. The man was allegedly struck by his 81-year-old opponent, who has since been arrested, the public prosecutor confirmed. The incident occurred during a pétanque match, though further details have not been released.
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