Girl, 7, dies after tree collapses at park in Southend
- A seven-year-old girl died after a large tree partially collapsed in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, on Saturday afternoon, June 28.
- The tree had been propped up by metal stands for many years, and despite appearing healthy, its collapse is under active investigation by Essex Police and the council.
- The incident occurred on a busy park path where several children were walking, leading to five children being hospitalized, including a six-year-old girl in critical condition.
- Dozens of witnesses saw the event and reportedly 40 to 50 people tried to lift the tree, while the council called it a "devastating incident" and asked the public not to speculate pending investigations.
- Tributes have been left near the cordoned area in the park, while police continue inquiries and support is provided to the families affected by the tragedy.
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Tree that collapsed and killed girl, 7, and left another fighting for life was 'propped up by metal poles'
The tree that collapsed in an Essex park on Saturday, killing a seven-year-old girl, was reportedly held up by metal poles.A six-year-old girl was also left in a critical condition following the incident.Three more children received minor injuries and received hospital treatment after the tree fell in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, shortly before 3pm on Saturday.Around 50 people rushed to try to lift the tree immediately following the incident…
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Read Full ArticleA seven-year-old girl has died and a six-year-old girl is in critical condition after a tree falls on them in Chalkwell Park in the town of Southend-on-Sea, east of...
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