- A seven-year-old girl died and a six-year-old girl was left critically injured after a tree fell in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, on Saturday afternoon.
- Three other children also sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred shortly before 3pm.
- Dozens of eyewitnesses were present, with approximately 40-50 people attempting to lift the fallen tree to rescue the trapped children.
- Essex Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the tree, which was reportedly held up by metal poles.
- The park remains partially cordoned off for the investigation, and flowers are being laid by members of the public.
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