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Girl dies after falling into canal in Kidderminster | Girl dies after falling into canal in Kidderminster |
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A six year-old girl has died after falling into a canal with two other children, police have said. | A six year-old girl has died after falling into a canal with two other children, police have said. |
The three children fell into the water near Springfield park in Kidderminster shortly before 6.20pm on Tuesday. | The three children fell into the water near Springfield park in Kidderminster shortly before 6.20pm on Tuesday. |
West Mercia police said two of the children managed to climb out of the canal but the third child was in the water for some time before being rescued. | |
A spokesman added: "The three children were all rushed to hospital but sadly the six-year-old girl was pronounced dead a short time after arriving at Birmingham children's hospital. The two other children are expected to make a full recovery." | |