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French mum dies after setting herself alight

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French mum dies after setting herself alight
The tragic incident took place in the French town of Ambleteuse. File Photo: AFP/Philippe Huguen

A mother-of-two died on Friday in northern France after setting herself on fire in the courtyard of her home as her 18-month-old daughter slept inside, authorities said.

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The incident involving the woman believed to be around 30 years old occurred in the town of Ambleteuse on the Channel coast north of Boulogne around midday.

Her partner discovered her body shortly afterwards and alerted authorities, according to police, who have opened an investigation.

The dead woman's elder child, who is 11, was not at home at the time.

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