The youngster was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but sadly nothing could be done to save her
A four-year-old girl has tragically died following an incident at Waterworld(Image: Waterworld )
A four-year-old girl has tragically died following an incident at a waterpark in the West Midlands.
Emergency services were alerted to a girl in a critical condition at Waterworld in Staffordshire at around 4.20pm today (August 4).
Police, ambulances and an air ambulance rushed to the scene in Festival Way, in the Hanley area of Stoke.
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The child was treated by paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Waterworld staff before being rushed to hospital.
Despite the best efforts of hospital staff, she died a short while later.
Staffordshire Police says the girl’s next of kin have been informed and they’re being supported by specially-trained officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Lucy Maskew from Staffordshire Police urged members of the public not to speculate on the incident.
Det Ch Insp Maskew said: “Our thoughts are with the family at this terribly sad time.
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“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.”
A Waterworld spokesperson added: “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.”
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has knowledge of it is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 460 of August 4.