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Who investigates these deaths?

When a death occurs in a public place, local law enforcement and judicial authorities are responsible for the investigation. In this case, French prosecutors examined CCTV footage and ruled the death an accident. Their role is to determine the cause of death and whether any criminal activity was involved, ensuring legal due process.

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