Girl, 12, dies in swimming accident on school trip to France
International Media Report
The death of a 12-year-old girl in a swimming accident on a school trip to France is a “terrible tragedy” and a “dreadful shock to the whole school community”, her headteacher has said.
The girl was among 24 students and three staff who were on a watersports trip to an adventure centre in the Massif Central, Guardian reports.
The pupil, at the Wolfreton school in Hull, was taken to hospital in Limoges after an incident at an adventure resort on Tuesday afternoon but died on Wednesday morning.
Her parents and sister have travelled to the resort along with senior staff from the school.
Headteacher Dave McCready said: “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go to the family at this very difficult time.”
The France Bleu radio network reported the girl had spent several days at the centre and was among a group playing in a lake and jumping from a pontoon. The pontoon overturned and some of the children were trapped underneath. The lifeguard dived down twice before finding the girl, it was reported.
French authorities have started an investigation and are interviewing students, after which they will be brought home and reunited with their families. Counsellors will also be available to help those affected.
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