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Child dies in playground accident | Child dies in playground accident |
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The family of a three-year-old girl who died after accidentally hanging herself on a playground climbing frame have paid tribute to their "princess". | |
It is understood Charly McCraw-Clark 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. |
Charly was taken to St John's Hospital in Livingston but died later, Lothian and Borders Police said. | |
The girl, 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. |
All of our hearts have been ripped out Alexander ClarkCharly's grandfather | |
Grandfather Alexander Clark, 52, spoke on behalf of the family, Charly's mother, Catrina, her father Charles (known as Cha) and older brother, Jayme, six. | |
He said: "She was our princess and a totally amazing girl. She was just full of life. | |
"She loved playing with her dolls and playing outside. She was a real Barbie who loved everything pink. | |
"We've all been devastated by Charly's death. All of our hearts have been ripped out." | |
He added that support from friends and neighbours had been "amazing" and sent his thanks to those people who tried to save Charly's life at the swing park. | |
A report is due to be submitted to the procurator fiscal. | A report is due to be submitted to the procurator fiscal. |
'Terrible tragedy' | 'Terrible tragedy' |
Junie Drylie, head teacher at Kirkliston Nursery School, said Charly had attended for the past four months. | |
She said: 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." | "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." |