Tragedy as girl, 10, dies after 'getting into difficulty' at swimming pool

14 February 2024, 11:30 | Updated: 14 February 2024, 13:34

Tragedy as girl, 10, dies after 'getting into difficulty' at swimming pool
Tragedy as girl, 10, dies after 'getting into difficulty' at swimming pool. Picture: Google Street View

By Asher McShane

A 10-year-old girl has died after ‘getting into difficulty’ at a swimming pool in Scotland.

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The girl was swimming at the Northfield Leisure centre in Aberdeen on Monday evening when the tragedy occurred.

She was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where she sadly later died.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 8pm on Monday, 12 February, 2024, we were made aware a young female had got into difficulty in a swimming pool in Aberdeen.

"Emergency services attended, and a 10-year-old girl was taken to hospital where she later died."

A spokesperson for Sport Aberdeen said: "Following the update from Police Scotland, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl who died, and with everyone affected, at this difficult time.

"We continue to work closely with the relevant authorities.

"Inquiries are ongoing and the venue remains closed until further notice."

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