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Girl, 12, dies in Exeter youth club wall fall | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | After the fall, she attempted to get up but collapsed moments later, the local authority spokesman added. |
Some parents and youth club staff also tried to help before an ambulance arrived. | |
It is not known how high the wall is. Floral tributes have been left at the club. | |
Council cabinet member for youth services James McInness said: "This is a very difficult time for all concerned and my heart goes out to the family. | |
"It appears to have been a tragic accident and we are liaising closely with the police and will continue to cooperate fully with any investigations." | |
He added that counselling was being arranged for anyone at the club who had been affected by what happened. | |
Devon and Cornwall Police said an investigation was ongoing but no-one else was being sought in connection with the death. | Devon and Cornwall Police said an investigation was ongoing but no-one else was being sought in connection with the death. |