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Tributes to schoolgirl from Hull after swimming tragedy on France trip

Tributes have been paid to a schoolgirl who died in a swimming accident on a school trip to France.

Jessica Lawson, 12, from Wolfreton School in Hull, was one of 24 students an activity resort near Meymac in the Massif Central region of the country.

An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of her death.

Her family said she was "the most beautiful and outgoing girl", while the school's headteacher said her death was a "dreadful shock".

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Death of school girl from Hull could spark criminal investigation

The death of a school girl from Hull could spark a criminal investigation in France, amid local media reports that the children became trapped after a pontoon they were playing on collapsed.

Jon Hill reports from Wolfreton School.

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