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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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Family post video tribute of Jessica

The family of a 12-year-old who drowned on a school trip to France have posted a video on social media in her memory.

12-year-old schoolgirl Jessica Lawson died on Wednesday Credit: Facebook

Jessica Lawson died in what's being described as a swimming accident after a pontoon overturned on a lake in the Meymac area of central France.

Around 20 classmates and teachers who were also on the trip have now returned to Hull where flowers have been left outside Wolfreton School.

Jess's family have travelled to France to bring her body home.

Jess's dad, Anthony, posted this tribute video on Facebook:

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