Schoolgirl, 11, killed in UK mudslide named as neighborhood in ‘state of shock’
The schoolgirl who was killed by a mudslide during a torrential downpour this week has been named as Leah Harrison.
The victim was caught up in the disaster on Wednesday afternoon near the outskirts of the North York Moors National Park, as disclosed by the police. On receiving an urgent 999 call at 1.15pm, emergency services raced to the scene in Carlton-in-Cleveland .
According to the police, the incident didn’t lead to any other casualties, but they have now confirmed the identity of the victim, who was 11-years-old and attended Mount Pleasant Primary School in Darlington, Co. Durham.
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Lingfield Education Trust Chief Executive, Nick Blackburn, said: “The full details are still emerging but this is clearly a heartbreaking tragedy. Leah was a much-loved part of our school and our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and the school staff. Counselling is being arranged within the school for pupils and staff.
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“We are all in a state of shock and we would ask that the privacy of the family and the school community is respected while we try to come to terms with what has happened.”
Paying tribute on Facebook, friend Melissa Mullen wrote: “Leah Harrison, the happy bubbly go lucky little girl. The beautiful smile, the giddy laugh the silly jokes. “You will never be forgotten baby girl.
“You will achieve your dream and become a player for the lionesses. Spread those wings. May you rest in paradise.”
No further updates have been given by North Yorkshire Police since the incident, but at the time a spokesman said: “We can confirm that one person has sadly died as a result of the incident.
“Our thoughts are with their family and friends during this difficult time.”
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