Brit teen dies and two siblings injured in ‘horrible accident’ on tropical household vacation
Abbie Lainton, 16, from Swindon, died and her two siblings were injured while on a family holiday in the Dominican Republic – she was waiting to receive her GCSE results
Abbie Lainton, 16, died on July 30 while on vacation in the Dominican Republic(Image: GoFundMe)
A teenage girl has died in an accident while on a family holiday in a popular tropical tourist destination. Her two siblings have been seriously injured.
Abbie Lainton, 16, from Swindon, died on July 30 while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. Tributes have poured in for the teen.
Abbie was a successful cheerleader and a member of Swindon Lightning Cheerleading club. She participated in competitions around the world.
A spokesperson for the club said: “There are simply no words that feel enough.
“Abbie was a much-loved member of our Swindon Lightning family.
“Her kindness, infectious smile, unwavering encouragement and love for cheerleading touched the lives of so many athletes, coaches and families over the years.”
Abbie’s former school, Tanwood School for Performing Arts, also paid tribute to her in a statement.
“Abbie joined Tanwood as a dinky dot and was part of an exceptional group of dancers who formed strong friendships which spilled over to the audience when they performed together,” a spokesperson said in statement.
“She always performed with a huge smile, and those beautiful feet.
“We are all in complete shock at this heartbreaking news and send so much love and support to her family and friends at this unimaginable time.
“You will always be in our hearts.”
A fundraiser has been set up to help her family.
Becky Jamieson, who established the GoFundMe page, described the Abbie as as someone who was loved by everyone who knew her.
“On July 30, 2026, Abbie Lainton tragically lost her life in a terrible accident while on holiday in the Dominican Republic,” the page reads.
“Becky and Gary have lost their beautiful 16-year-old daughter, and Carley and Bradley were also badly injured in the accident.
“Abbie had her whole life ahead of her. She should have been enjoying the summer with her friends and looking forward to receiving her GCSE results.”
The details surrounding the accident have not been made known.
The fundraiser concluded: “Forever 16, forever loved and never forgotten.”
