Floral tributes left at scene of tree fall tragedy in Chalkwell Park

Yahoo

a day ago

Floral tributes have been placed in Chalkwell Park after a child died when a tree fell.
Police remain at the scene today as they continue to investigate the incident alongside forensic specialists.
Shortly before 3pm on Saturday, June 28, it was reported a tree had partially collapsed in Chalkwell Park. A number of children were caught beneath the tree and suffered injuries.
The park was busy with members of the public and many immediately went to their aid.
Floral tributes left in Chalkwell Park on Sunday morning (Image: Newsquest)Officers, paramedics and firefighters were soon on the scene and provided care.
Two children, girls aged seven and six, suffered serious injuries and were taken on to hospital. Sadly, the seven-year-old girl has since died in hospital.
Her family are receiving support from specialist officers.
The six-year-old girl remains in a critical condition.
Floral tributes left in Chalkwell Park on Sunday morning (Image: Newsquest) After passing on his sympathies, Chief Superintendent Leighton Hammett said: 'It's also not lost on me how traumatic it must have been for the members of the public who witnessed this awful incident.
'Across a matter of moments, many of them went from enjoying the warm summer weather to rushing to the aid of strangers without a second thought.
'They showed the best of Southend today and I'm sorry this update does not bring them more positive news.
'My officers, and our partners with the ambulance and fire service, did all they could to help the two injured children.
'Today's loss is one they will all take personally."
If you need support after witnessing or being involved in a traumatic incident, please visit the NHS website england.nhs.uk/london/our-work/mental-health-support/help-and-support.