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Seven-year-old girl found unconscious in Norfolk swimming pool dies

The girl was airlifted to James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth, but died four hours later

Alexandra Sims
Sunday 01 May 2016 19:26 BST
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A seven-year-old girl has died after being found unconscious in a swimming pool at a Norfolk holiday resort.

The girl was pulled from the water at Waveney River Centre in the village of Burgh St Peter shortly before midday on Sunday, police said.

She was airlifted to James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth, but died four hours later.

Officers are carrying out an investigation into the girl’s death.

Police said the death is currently being treated as unexplained, but is not believed to be suspicious.

A Norfolk Constabulary spokesperson said: "Officers were called by ambulance staff at 12pm to Waveney River Centre near Beccles, following reports a seven-year-old child had been found unconscious in a swimming pool.

"The girl was taken to the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth but sadly died at around 4pm.

"Next-of-kin are aware and police are continuing to investigate."

Additional reporting by Press Association

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