Schoolgirl dies after getting into difficulty in swimming pool

Emergency services were called and a ten-year-old girl was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where she later died.

Schoolgirl dies after getting into difficulty at Aberdeen swimming poolSTV News

A child has died after getting into difficulty at a swimming pool in Aberdeen.

The ten-year-old girl was at Northfield swimming pool around 8pm on Monday.

Emergency services were called to the leisure centre and the girl was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where she later died.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 8pm on Monday, February 12, 2024, we were made aware a young female had got into difficulty in a swimming pool in Aberdeen.

“Emergency services attended, and a ten-year-old girl was taken to hospital where she later died.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding her death, which is not being treated as suspicious.”

A spokesperson for Sport Aberdeen said: “Following the update from Police Scotland, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young girl who died, and with everyone affected at this difficult time.

“We continue to work closely with the relevant authorities. Enquiries are ongoing and the venue remains closed until further notice.”

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