A tree in Chalkwell Park fell, resulting in serious injuries and the death of a seven-year-old girl. A six-year-old girl was critically injured, and three others sustained minor injuries. Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the incident. A local councillor noted that the tree had been supported with wooden and then metal supports since the 1990s. Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene, with many people rushing to assist. Tributes and flowers have been placed in the area as a memorial to the victims.
A tree that collapsed in Chalkwell Park killed a seven-year-old girl and critically injured a six-year-old girl, while three other children sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating.
Councillor James Courtenay recalled playing near the tree as a child, stating it had wooden supports in the 1990s that were later replaced with metal ones.
Eyewitnesses report that dozens ran to rescue the children, with around 40-50 people attempting to lift the fallen tree during the incident.
An area has been established for laying flowers and tributes to the victims in the wake of the tragic incident.
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