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| Child dies in playground accident | Child dies in playground accident |
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| A three-year-old girl has died after accidentally hanging herself on a playground climbing frame. | A three-year-old girl has died after accidentally hanging herself on a playground climbing frame. |
| It is understood Charley McCraw became entangled in a rope attached to the climbing frame. | It is understood Charley McCraw became entangled in a rope attached to the climbing frame. |
| The tragedy happened at a park near Maitland Hog Lane in the village of Kirkliston, near Edinburgh, on Tuesday. | The tragedy happened at a park near Maitland Hog Lane in the village of Kirkliston, near Edinburgh, on Tuesday. |
| Charley McCraw was taken to St John's Hospital in Livingston but died a short time later, Lothian and Borders Police said. | Charley McCraw was taken to St John's Hospital in Livingston but died a short time later, Lothian and Borders Police said. |
| Charley, whose home backs on to the park, was spotted by a neighbour at about 1525 BST. | Charley, whose home backs on to the park, was spotted by a neighbour at about 1525 BST. |
| It is believed she was in the park alone and the death is not being treated as suspicious. | It is believed she was in the park alone and the death is not being treated as suspicious. |
| A report is due to be submitted to the procurator fiscal. | A report is due to be submitted to the procurator fiscal. |
| 'Terrible tragedy' | |
| Junie Drylie, head teacher at Kirkliston Nursery School, said: "Charley had attended Kirkliston Nursery School for the past four months. | |
| "She was a lively three-year-old who loved playing outside - always keen to try new things. She was a confident, helpful little girl who enjoyed playing with her friends. | |
| "All nursery school staff and families are deeply saddened by this terrible tragedy." | |
| Councillor Robert Cairns, Edinburgh City Council streetscape leader, said: "I have been informed of the death of a three-year-old at Maitland Hogg Lane Play Park. | Councillor Robert Cairns, Edinburgh City Council streetscape leader, said: "I have been informed of the death of a three-year-old at Maitland Hogg Lane Play Park. |
| "Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time. Council officers have been on site in support of the emergency services." | "Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time. Council officers have been on site in support of the emergency services." |