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The Independent
3 hours ago
- The Independent
Police investigating collapse of tree in park that killed 7-year-old girl and left second child fighting for life
Police have launched an investigation into the collapse of a tree in an Essex park which killed a seven-year-old girl and left a six-year-old girl fighting for her life in hospital over the weekend. Three more children were injured when the tree, reportedly held up by metal poles, fell in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, shortly before 3pm on Saturday. Dozens of people saw the incident and about 40-50 people rushed to try and lift the tree, a witness said. 'An investigation into the circumstances around the partial collapse of a tree in Southend is continuing,' Essex Police said in a statement on Sunday evening. Accountant Ishan Madan, 39, from Westcliff-on-Sea, was taking part in a cricket match nearby when he heard a 'horrendous, screeching scream'. 'Everyone ran towards the clubhouse, where the tree is. 'The tree had snapped and I think there were four children, the fifth one was slightly further away, I think she'd been hit by a branch. 'Two of them were under a smaller branch, they were rescued easily, and unfortunately, the other two girls, they were stuck under this massive tree. 'So we got bystanders to help, it must have been 40 to 50 people who then tried to lift the fallen tree up and to our horror, these two little girls, poor girls, were stuck underneath it. Their mother was on the corner. It was horrendous.' The park remains open to the public but a cordon is in place as the investigation is underway. Members of the public continue to lay flowers in an area policed have marked out for tributes. 'This was a devastating incident and our heartfelt thoughts remain with the family, those injured, and everyone affected. We understand the strength of feeling locally surrounding this tragedy,' said Cllr Daniel Cowan, leader of the council. 'The police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances around the collapse of the tree, and we want thorough answers so it would be inappropriate for the council to comment further or pre-empt their findings at this time. 'Our focus must be on supporting the community and allowing the investigation to provide the answers we all need.' Police said the six-year-old girl injured in the incident remains in hospital in a critical condition. 'I know many will be thinking of her today and she is in the right place, receiving urgent and around-the-clock care surrounded by her family,' Essex Police assistant chief constable Lucy Morris said. 'Sadly, her condition is still very serious at this time.' Chalkwell Park is a recreational ground that covers 27 hectares and contains a number of flower gardens, two children's playgrounds, a skate park, and football, cricket, basketball and tennis grounds.
BreakingNews.ie
19 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Girl, six, in ‘very serious' condition after tree collapse
A six-year-old girl is in a 'very serious' condition after being caught beneath a tree which collapsed in an Essex park. A seven-year-old girl was killed and three more children sustained minor injuries and received hospital treatment after the tree fell in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, shortly before 3pm on Saturday. Advertisement Police are investigating what happened and an area has been set up for the laying of flowers and tributes. Assistant Chief Constable Lucy Morris of Essex Police said: 'Updates will be provided on the condition of the little girl who remains in hospital. 'I know many will be thinking of her today and she is in the right place, receiving urgent and around-the-clock care surrounded by her family. 'Sadly, her condition is still very serious at this time.' Advertisement Dozens saw the incident and rushed to try and lift the tree, a witness said. Accountant Ishan Madan, 39, from Westcliff-on-Sea, was playing in a cricket match nearby when he heard a 'horrendous, screeching scream'. He said: 'Everyone ran towards the clubhouse, where the tree is. 'The tree had snapped and I think there were four children, the fifth one was slightly further away, I think she'd been hit by a branch. Advertisement 'Two of them were under a smaller branch, they were rescued easily, and unfortunately, the other two girls, they were stuck under this massive tree. 'So we got bystanders to help, it must have been 40 to 50 people who then tried to lift the fallen tree up and to our horror, these two little girls, poor girls, were stuck underneath it. 'Their mother was on the corner. 'It was horrendous.' Advertisement Police praised the reaction of bystanders (Joe Giddens/PA) Mr Madan said that he had heard the children were walking on a path when the tree fell. He continued: 'You'd never think something like this could happen and there were a lot of people at our club that were shocked, including myself. 'It was horrendous. 'It was like a nightmare that you'd sort of wake up from and then someone would tell you it wasn't true. Advertisement 'You couldn't imagine kids walking in the park and something like this happening.' Chief Superintendent Leighton Hammett said that those who rushed to help 'showed the best of Southend'.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Girl, six, in ‘very serious' condition after tree collapse
A six-year-old girl is in a 'very serious' condition after being caught beneath a tree which collapsed in an Essex park. A seven-year-old girl was killed and three more children sustained minor injuries and received hospital treatment after the tree fell in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, shortly before 3pm on Saturday. Police are investigating what happened and an area has been set up for the laying of flowers and tributes. Assistant Chief Constable Lucy Morris of Essex Police said: 'Updates will be provided on the condition of the little girl who remains in hospital. 'I know many will be thinking of her today and she is in the right place, receiving urgent and around-the-clock care surrounded by her family. 'Sadly, her condition is still very serious at this time.' Dozens saw the incident and rushed to try and lift the tree, a witness said. Accountant Ishan Madan, 39, from Westcliff-on-Sea, was playing in a cricket match nearby when he heard a 'horrendous, screeching scream'. He said: 'Everyone ran towards the clubhouse, where the tree is. 'The tree had snapped and I think there were four children, the fifth one was slightly further away, I think she'd been hit by a branch. ' Two of them were under a smaller branch, they were rescued easily, and unfortunately, the other two girls, they were stuck under this massive tree. 'So we got bystanders to help, it must have been 40 to 50 people who then tried to lift the fallen tree up and to our horror, these two little girls, poor girls, were stuck underneath it. 'Their mother was on the corner. 'It was horrendous.' Mr Madan said that he had heard the children were walking on a path when the tree fell. He continued: 'You'd never think something like this could happen and there were a lot of people at our club that were shocked, including myself. 'It was horrendous. 'It was like a nightmare that you'd sort of wake up from and then someone would tell you it wasn't true. 'You couldn't imagine kids walking in the park and something like this happening.' Chief Superintendent Leighton Hammett said that those who rushed to help 'showed the best of Southend'.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Girl, six, in ‘very serious' condition after tree collapse
A six-year-old girl is in a 'very serious' condition after being caught beneath a tree which collapsed in an Essex park. A seven-year-old girl was killed and three more children sustained minor injuries and received hospital treatment after the tree fell in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, shortly before 3pm on Saturday. Police are investigating what happened and an area has been set up for the laying of flowers and tributes. Assistant Chief Constable Lucy Morris of Essex Police said: 'Updates will be provided on the condition of the little girl who remains in hospital. 'I know many will be thinking of her today and she is in the right place, receiving urgent and around-the-clock care surrounded by her family. 'Sadly, her condition is still very serious at this time.' Dozens saw the incident and rushed to try and lift the tree, a witness said. Accountant Ishan Madan, 39, from Westcliff-on-Sea, was playing in a cricket match nearby when he heard a 'horrendous, screeching scream'. He said: 'Everyone ran towards the clubhouse, where the tree is. 'The tree had snapped and I think there were four children, the fifth one was slightly further away, I think she'd been hit by a branch. 'Two of them were under a smaller branch, they were rescued easily, and unfortunately, the other two girls, they were stuck under this massive tree. 'So we got bystanders to help, it must have been 40 to 50 people who then tried to lift the fallen tree up and to our horror, these two little girls, poor girls, were stuck underneath it. 'Their mother was on the corner. 'It was horrendous.' Mr Madan said that he had heard the children were walking on a path when the tree fell. He continued: 'You'd never think something like this could happen and there were a lot of people at our club that were shocked, including myself. 'It was horrendous. 'It was like a nightmare that you'd sort of wake up from and then someone would tell you it wasn't true. 'You couldn't imagine kids walking in the park and something like this happening.' Chief Superintendent Leighton Hammett said that those who rushed to help 'showed the best of Southend'.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Girl, seven, killed after tree collapses in Essex park
A seven-year-old girl has died and a six-year-old girl is in a critical condition after a tree collapsed in an Essex park. Three more children received minor injuries and received hospital treatment after the tree fell in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, shortly before 3pm on Saturday. Advertisement Dozens saw the incident and rushed to try and lift the tree, a witness said. Accountant Ishan Madan, 39, from Westcliff-on-Sea, was playing in a cricket match nearby when he heard a 'horrendous, screeching scream'. He said: 'Everyone ran towards the clubhouse, where the tree is. 'The tree had snapped and I think there were four children, the fifth one was slightly further away, I think she'd be hit by a branch. Advertisement 'Two of them were under a smaller branch, they were rescued easily, and unfortunately, the other two girls, they were stuck under this massive tree. 'So we got bystanders to help, it must have been 40 to 50 people who then tried to lift the fallen tree up and to our horror, these two little girls, poor girls, were stuck underneath it. 'Their mother was on the corner. It was horrendous.' Mr Madan said that he had heard the children were walking on a path when the tree fell. Advertisement He continued: 'You'd never think something like this could happen and there were a lot of people at our club that were shocked, including myself. 'It was horrendous. It was like a nightmare that you'd sort of wake up from and then someone would tell you it wasn't true. You couldn't imagine kids walking in the park and something like this happening.' Chief Superintendent Leighton Hammett of Essex Police said: 'Families are facing unimaginable hardship this evening and all of our thoughts are with them at this time. 'I cannot begin to put into words how difficult today's events have been, and continue to be, for them. Advertisement '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. Advertisement 'Today's loss is one they will all take personally.' An investigation is ongoing to find out what happened. MP for Southend West and Leigh, David Burton-Sampson, said: 'The news of the sad death of one of the children involved in the incident at Chalkwell Park today is truly devastating. 'I am sure I reflect the thoughts of all our residents here in Southend in sending my deepest condolences to the child's family and friends. 'My thoughts are also with the other children injured and I wish them a full and speedy recovery. 'At the time of the incident, the park was very busy and a number of people witnessed what happened.'
