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Waterworld Closes After Tragic Death of 4-Year-Old Girl
Stoke-on-Trent, UK
A popular indoor water park, Waterworld in Stoke-on-Trent, has temporarily closed its doors following the tragic death of a four-year-old girl who died after an incident at the venue over the weekend.
Emergency services were called to the attraction on Sunday afternoon after reports that a child had gone into cardiac arrest. According to witnesses, the young girl had been pulled from one of the pools unresponsive. Lifeguards and paramedics performed CPR at the scene before rushing her to Royal Stoke University Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The heartbreaking incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and sparked a full investigation by Staffordshire Police and health and safety regulators.
Waterworld, which attracts thousands of visitors each week, announced its immediate closure following the event. In a statement released Monday morning, the management said:
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred at our park. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl during this incredibly difficult time. We are cooperating fully with all investigations and have voluntarily closed the park to allow a full review of the circumstances.”
The family of the child, whose name has not yet been officially released, is being supported by specialist officers.
Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes in the aftermath of the incident. One parent who was at the park said, “It was every parent’s worst nightmare. Suddenly whistles were blowing, people were shouting, and then they cleared the pool area. Everyone was in shock.”
This is not the first time Waterworld has faced scrutiny. Though the facility is generally well-regarded for safety, there have been previous calls for tighter supervision around its busiest areas, particularly during school holidays.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that an official inquiry is underway. A spokesperson stated:
“We are working alongside Staffordshire Police to determine what happened and whether any failings contributed to this tragic loss.”
Local MP Jo Gideon expressed her condolences and called for “a thorough and transparent investigation.” She added, “The community is devastated. Our hearts go out to the family affected by this unimaginable loss.”
Waterworld has not announced when it expects to reopen but pledged to implement any recommendations arising from the ongoing investigations.
The incident has reignited a national conversation about child safety in leisure facilities, with many calling for stricter staff-to-guest ratios and enhanced emergency response training.
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