A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl has tragically died at a popular waterpark’s swimming pool, with the company left “in shock” as cops launch a probe.
Police were called to Waterworld in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, today at around 4:20pm to reports of a four-year-old girl in critical condition.
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AlamyWaterworld staff and colleagues from the West Midlands Ambulance Service treated the child at the scene before paramedics took her[/caption]
WaterworldA four-year-old girl tragically died[/caption]
Waterworld staff and colleagues from the West Midlands Ambulance Service treated the child at the scene before paramedics took her to hospital for further treatment.
Despite the desperate efforts of hospital staff, the four-year-old tragically died a short while later.
The child’s family have been informed of the tragedy and are being supported by specially-trained officers, cops said.
Detective Chief Inspector Lucy Maskew from Staffordshire Police said: “Our thoughts are with the family at this terribly sad time. We are now making enquiries and looking to establish the circumstances of the incident.
“We would ask that members of the public avoid speculating in these early stages of the investigation and allow the family to grieve.”
And a Waterworld spokesperson said: “It is with great sadness that we learned of this little girl’s passing this evening.
“All our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during these extremely difficult times.
“Waterworld is in shock and has decided to remain closed tomorrow out of respect for the family.
“Waterworld is working closely with the authorities at this sad time.”
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