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Brit Girl, 16, Dies in 'Terrible Accident' on Family Holiday
A GoFundMe page raised over £4,000 in hours as Abbie Lainton’s family and friends held tributes after her holiday death.
- On July 30, 2026, 16-year-old Abbie Lainton died following an accident while on a family holiday in the Dominican Republic; her siblings Carley and Bradley were also badly injured in the incident.
- Abbie was a competitive cheerleader for Swindon Lightning and former pupil at Tanwood School for Performing Arts, with tributes describing her as having an "infectious smile" and being loved by everyone.
- A GoFundMe page organized by Becky Jamieson raised more than £8,700 in donations, as organizers noted the teen "had her whole life ahead of her" and was awaiting GCSE results.
- Swindon Lightning opened their doors on Sunday, August 9, for community members to share memories and pay respects, with the club stating "Her loss has left us all heartbroken."
- The precise circumstances surrounding the incident have yet to be disclosed, while the fundraising campaign remains ongoing to support the family through this "unimaginable time.
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Wilts & Gloucestershire StandardTributes as 16-year-old girl dies in 'terrible accident' on holiday
Tributes have been paid to a 16-year-old girl with an “infectious smile” who died while on holiday.
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