Seven-year-old girl dies after tree partially collapses at Southend park

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Seven-year-old girl dies after tree partially collapses at Southend park

A seven-year-old girl has died and another girl, aged six, remains in a "very serious" condition after a tree partially collapsed at a park in Essex.

The girls were among a number of children caught beneath the tree at Chalkwell Park in Southend shortly before 3pm on Saturday.

Essex Police have confirmed that the seven-year-old child died in hospital and her family is receiving support from specialist officers.

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Date: June 30, 2025