Four-year-old girl dies after tower block fall in Barking
Metropolitan Police state the incident on St Paul's Road is not currently believed to be suspicious.
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A four-year-old girl has died after falling from a tower block in Barking. The incident occurred on Saturday at an address on St Paul’s Road. Metropolitan Police officers were called to the scene at 11am.
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The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the child was injured after falling from height. Emergency services, including the London ambulance service and London’s air ambulance, were dispatched. Paramedics administered first aid at the scene. The girl was transported to a London major trauma centre, where she later died from her injuries. A police spokesperson stated that the incident is not believed to be suspicious at this time. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event is continuing.
The London ambulance service confirmed that its response included ambulance crews, a clinical team manager, an incident response officer, and an advanced paramedic practitioner. The service stated that a child was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them by calling 101.
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+What happened on St Paul's Road in Barking?
A four-year-old girl died after falling from a tower block on St Paul's Road in Barking on Saturday. Police were called to the scene at 11am and stated the incident is not believed to be suspicious.
+What was the emergency response to the incident?
The London ambulance service sent multiple crews, including London's air ambulance, to the scene. Paramedics treated the child before she was taken to a London major trauma centre where she later died.
+Is the incident being treated as suspicious?
The Metropolitan Police have stated that at this time, the incident is not believed to be suspicious. An investigation into the circumstances of the fall is ongoing.
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