A 7-year-old Hungarian boy died after eating hazelnut in school

A 7-year-old boy died in Hungary. The boy was allergic to hazelnut, yet he ate hazelnut cake in school, which caused the tragedy. His symptoms began in the school, and later, he could no longer breathe at a gas station.

A 7-year-old Hungarian boy died

Tibor Déri, the mayor of Újpest, confirmed the press release, according to which

a 7-year-old boy died in Hungary due to a hazelnut allergy.

“A 7-year-old boy died late yesterday afternoon after eating a birthday cake at school. Ambulance workers fought for his life for an hour and a half, unfortunately, to no avail. Presumably, a severe reaction to a food allergy caused his death. As a father, the news broke me. I share the grief of the family and express my sincere condolences,” the mayor wrote on Facebook.

The Budapest Police Headquarters is investigating the case on the suspicion of negligence. However, they added that as the investigation is still ongoing, they cannot give further details.

The allergic boy ate hazelnut in school

A birthday party was held at the boy’s school. As part of the celebration, everyone was given a slice of hazelnut cake. 24.hu writes that the boy was already ill in school and vomited. The school called the boy’s parents immediately. The mother carried her son out to the car in her arms. After 800 metres,

they had to stop at a gas station because the boy was no longer breathing.