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Did School Exposure Cause A Mum’s Asbestos Death?

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PublishedAugust 24, 2026
A mum, Caroline Bryan, has died. She was diagnosed with a cancer that cannot be cured. The cancer was linked to asbestos. She died about three months after doctors found the problem. Her family says the asbestos may have come from her school. They believe she was exposed when she was younger. Asbestos is a dangerous material. It can harm the lungs and cause serious illness many years later. The case asks if the school is to blame for her death. It also shows how old asbestos problems can still affect people today.
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