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Little girl, 7, killed after tree collapses in Chalkwell park named and pictured as family pays tribute
Her family said she was taken in a "cruel" way
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Chalkwell Park: Everything we know so far after girl, 7, dies in Essex park tragedy
An investigation into the tragic incident continues
Council leader gives update on investigation into girl's death after tree collapsed in Essex park
An investigation independent of the Council is ongoing
Chalkwell Park: Emergency services leave floral tributes at scene of fatal tree incident
Masses of floral tributes and soft toys have been left at the scene of the tragic incident
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Chalkwell Park news: Woman 'couldn't sleep' after rushing to help children after fatal tree incident
"All you could hear was screaming. I've never heard anything like that before - never in a million years."
Chalkwell Park tree 'propped up by metal poles' before fatal fall killed young girl
An investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing
Chalkwell Park news: Girl fighting for life after tree collapses, killing 7-year-old
The police praised members of the public and first responders who had rushed to help after the tree collapsed
Chalkwell Park: Community 'heartbroken' as girl, 7, dies after tree collapses in Essex tragedy
One woman who came to pay her respects to the young girl said: "It's an absolute tragedy"
Chalkwell Park: Cuddly toys and flowers laid as tributes to young girl who died after tree collapsed
The seven-year-old girl died in hospital
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Chalkwell Park: Brave strangers 'rushed to help' children after tree collapse
A girl, 7, lost her life and another girl, 6, is in a critical condition
Chalkwell Park: Girl dies after tree collapses in Southend park
One other child remains in a critical condition in hospital
Chalkwell Park: Children seriously injured after tree fell in Essex park - recap
Five children have been injured, with two being treated for 'severe injuries'
Police declare 'serious incident' in Southend park after tree falls with 'number of casualties'
Emergency services remain at the scene
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The cause of the fire has been recorded as deliberate
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