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Waterworld announces closure after death of girl, 4
Waterworld has announced it will be closed today "out of respect" for the family of a four-year-old girl who died following an incident at the Midland attraction.
Medics and police swarmed the water park in Stoke-on-Trent at around 4.20pm on Monday, August 4.
The youngster was found in a "critical condition" and rushed to hospital, where she tragically later died.
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Her family were now being supported by specially-trained officers from Staffordshire Police.
A Waterworld spokesperson said: 'It is with great sadness that we learned of this little girl's passing.
"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.'
Police were now looking to "establish the circumstances of the incident".
Detective Chief Inspector Lucy Maskew 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."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or information that could assist the investigation was asked to contact the force.
Information can be passed on by calling 101, quoting incident number 460 of August 4.
