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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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Head teacher: Death of pupil a 'dreadful shock'

Wolfreton School head teacher Dave McCready has said the death of a pupil on a school trip to France is a "dreadful shock."

Mr McCready said authorities in France have already begun an investigation into the girl's death and her family are already in Meymac where the accident happened.

He said efforts were being made to bring the remaining pupils and staff back from France.

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