Girl, 11, dies after falling from water ride at theme park
An 11-year-old girl has died after falling from a ride at Drayton Manor Theme Park.
Evha Jannath fell from the Splash Canyon water ride on Tuesday afternoon.
School girl who died in Drayton Manor incident named
The 11-year-old school girl who died at Drayton Manor theme park yesterday (10 May) has been named as Evha Jannath from Leicester.
Evha died after falling from a water ride at the theme park. She was recovered from the water and received advanced life support from ambulance crews before she was flown to Birmingham Children's Hospital where she later passed away.
Evha was at the park as part of a school trip with the Jameah Girls Academy.
A Health and Safety Executive investigation has now begun with the full support of Staffordshire Police.
The family are being supported by specially trained officers.
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Hundreds attend funeral of girl who died at theme park
Around 600 mourners attended the funeral of Evha Jannath, who died after falling from a ride at Drayton Manor.
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Funeral for girl who died after Drayton Manor fall
The funeral of an 11-year-old schoolgirl who died after falling from a theme park water ride is set to be held in her home city.
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First pictures as Drayton Manor Park reopens
Flowers have been left by the Splash Canyon ride, and some of the larger rides are closed today as a mark of respect.