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Girl, 12, dies in Exeter youth club wall fall | |
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A 12-year-old girl has died after falling off a wall while at a youth club in Devon. | |
Police said emergency crews were called to the Phoenix Youth Club in Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, at 20:45 BST on Friday. | |
A Devon County Council spokesman said it was believed the girl hit her head after falling off the wall while watching a football game. | |
She was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital but died from her injuries. | |
After the fall, she attempted to get up but collapsed moments later, the local authority spokesman added. | |
It is not known how high the wall is. | |
Counselling is being arranged for anyone at the club who has been affected by the death. | |
Devon and Cornwall Police said an investigation was ongoing but no-one else was being sought in connection with the death. |