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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Girl, 13, dies in hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea
A 13-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty in the North Sea, police have said. Police were called to the beach at Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, at about 5pm on Thursday, after receiving reports that a teenager was in danger in the water. Emergency services rescued Edie Smart, who was from the Monkseaton area, from the sea. She was taken to hospital, where she died on Monday. Northumbria Police said Edie's family were being supported by officers. Detective Chief Inspector Emma Smith, of Northumbria Police, said: 'This is an extremely tragic incident and our deepest condolences go to Edie's family and friends. 'Our specially trained officers will continue to provide them with the support they need at this time. 'We ask that their privacy be respected as they begin to come to terms with the loss of their loved one.'
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Girl, 13, dies in hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea
A 13-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty in the North Sea, police have said. Police were called to the beach at Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, at about 5pm on Thursday, after receiving reports that a teenager was in danger in the water. Emergency services rescued Edie Smart, who was from the Monkseaton area, from the sea. She was taken to hospital, where she died on Monday. Northumbria Police said Edie's family were being supported by officers. Detective Chief Inspector Emma Smith, of Northumbria Police, said: 'This is an extremely tragic incident and our deepest condolences go to Edie's family and friends. 'Our specially trained officers will continue to provide them with the support they need at this time. 'We ask that their privacy be respected as they begin to come to terms with the loss of their loved one.'
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Teen girl, 13, dies after ‘getting into difficulty' in the sea near popular UK beach
A 13-YEAR-OLD girl has tragically died after "getting into difficulty" in the sea near a popular UK beach. Cops scrambled to the scene just before 5pm on July 24 after a report of concern for the welfare of a teenager in the water near Whitley Bay beach, North Tyneside. Emergency services attended, and 13-year-old Edie Smart, from the Monkseaton area, was rescued from the water. The schoolgirl was taken to hospital but despite the efforts of medical staff she tragically passed away today. Edie's next of kin are currently being supported by specially trained officers, said cops. Detective Chief Inspector, Emma Smith, of Northumbria Police, said: 'This is an extremely tragic incident, and our deepest condolences go to Edie's family and friends. 'Our specially trained officers will continue to provide them with the support they need at this time. 'We ask that their privacy be respected as they begin to come to terms with the loss of their loved one.' 1
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Trains suspended and station temporarily closed after power supply issues
Train services have been impacted, and a station has been temporarily closed on the Tyne and Wear Metro after power supply issues. Problems with power on the yellow line from Wallsend to Monkseaton in both directions have seen train services suspended. No trains from Wallsend to Monkseaton in both directions due to power supply issues @gonortheast on services 1, 307, 309, 317, 353, 354, 356, @arrivanortheast 56, 57a, 306, 308, Gatehead taxi's 19 and 351 will accept Metro Pop passes and tickets. ^KN — Tyne and Wear Metro (@My_Metro) July 7, 2025 North Shields Metro station has also been temporarily closed due to the power supply issues. In a statement on X (Twitter), Tyne and Wear Metro says: "We have a temporary service suspension on the yellow line from Wallsend to Monkseaton in both directions due to a problem with the power supply from an external electrical company. Read next:Heartbreak of Darlington mum, 24, who lost her baby girl days before planned birth Jailed man had bank accounts raided by friend he trusted to look after finances "North Shields station is temporarily closed; no trains are stopping at this station due to power supply issues from an external electrical company. "We aim to reopen the station as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience." The statement added that tickets and Metro passes will be accepted on several Go North East bus services, including 1, 317, 354 and 356
