‘I will never forget the screams’: Brits in Essex park ‘heaving with families’ reveal moment seven-year-old girl was killed and four other children were injured as tree branch came crashing down on top of them

The British in an Essex Park killed a seven -year -old girl, a falling tree full of families, and wounded four children.

A six -year -old girl caught under the tree while washing is in a critical situation in the hospital.

The other three children, today at 15:00 Southend, Essex Chalkwell Park was taken to hospital with slight injuries in a fear incident.

A witness, a tree ‘divided and fell to the ground’ explained, because the relevant children will never forget the screams, ‘he said.

And only another witness speaking with Mailonline for a long time Southend resident Adam Ranet, the event ‘absolutely terrible’ described the event.

The owner of the piano showroom in the park in the Westcliff-on-Sea area of ​​the town town is the owner: ‘This is a tragedy.

‘Park was definitely rising with families and children this afternoon.

‘People take gazebo and picnic, there are two playgrounds and they were just full of people.

`This is not like a quiet piece or anything behind local forests.

“ `Literally the basketball courts and tennis and next to everything, when all kinds of people took place, it would literally be far from him.

“ They just play, just like everyone else in the park, running on the grass under the tree.

“ If you are local, when you grow up there, it’s part of your life.

‘There would be many people and families there, there would be many people who have experienced very serious trauma.’

Mr. Ramet told Mailonline that he was talking to a neighbor who was there when a terrible incident occurred.

“ `A minute ago under the tree, ” he explained.

“ Fell and ran immediately with the other three men and tried to move the falling branches.

He said a girl was killed [instantly] Open and at least four people were wounded badly.

“ Everyone stood around and nobody did anything.

He helped to round this giant [branch] A girl who is literally crushed. ‘

Mr. R) continued: ‘A little bit [the tree] He went down, apparently one of the branches went down, and perhaps two or three more smashed as he went down.

“ You can see too many trunks and things on the floor.

‘To me, the top of the tree seems to have descended down because I can see it.’

About an hour later, he went for a walk and said he didn’t realize what happened when he saw ‘too many police cars and ambulances’ and police tape.

Southend resident for a long time said: ‘I know that tree – this is a big cedar tree. Branches are thicker than a human being.

Not small branches [that have] calm down. Each branch is in the size of a suitable thick tree body, very large.

‘The tree is very, very iconic and right next to the Old Manor House in the middle of the park.

At least, at least as old as the house in the park should be at least 200 years old [Chalkwell Hall].

‘I am 54 years old, I know it since I was a walk, you can see it in the old Edwardian postcards, it took it so long.’

Essex police spokesman said: ‘One child is unfortunately died, and another is in a critical situation in the hospital after an incident in a park in Southend.

‘Shortly after 15:00 on Saturday, June 28, a tree was partially collapsed in Chalkwell Park.

“ A few children were caught under the tree and injured. The park was busy with public members and many of them went to help. ‘

Six ambulances, two air ambulances, firefighters and police officers ran to the scene at Essex Park just before 15.00.

The incident seems to be near the Park’s Rose Garden as well as the Manor House Chalkwell Hall.

Southend West and Leigh Deputy David Burton-Sampson said: ‘Today, the sad news of the sad death of one of the children in Chalkwell Park.

I’m sure I reflect my deepest condolences to all of our residents in Southend while sending them to the child’s family and friends.

“ My thoughts with the injury of other children and I wish them a complete and quick recovery.

During the incident, the park was very busy and witnessed a few people.

‘I understand that this should be deep traumatized, and I encourage residents to use the current support to help them.’

Essex police spokesman continued to continue: ‘Investigations continue in the park and the investigation continues to determine the conditions related to this incident.

‘The majority of the park remains open, but we will clearly ask the public to avoid cord areas.

‘We are in the process of establishing a public portal to reach us for people with concerns or information about this event.

‘An update will be published in the coming days.’

Chief Auditor Leighton Hammett said: ‘Families are experiencing an unimaginable problem tonight and all our thoughts are with them now.

“ `How difficult today’s events are and I cannot continue to be for them.

“ For the people who witnessed this terrible event, it does not get lost to me how traumatic it should be.

“ Throughout a matter of time, many of them went up to the aid of foreigners without a second thought, from enjoying the hot summer atmosphere.

Today they showed Southend’s best, and I’m sorry, this update does not bring them more positive news.

‘My civil servants and our partners with ambulance and fire department, did their best to help two wounded children.

‘Today’s losses are a loss that all of them will receive personally.

‘We will provide support for all our emergency service intervention teams that provide assistance to the scene.’

Southend-on-Sea Municipal Assembly spokesman, a tree ‘in a dense part of the park partially collapsed’ tragic event ‘after’ then ‘deeply upset’ he said.

Council Leader Assembly Member Daniel Cowan said: ‘The death of a child is devastating and deepest, the most sincere condolences to the child’s family and friends.

“ My thoughts are wounded children and those at the scene. I hope other children provide a complete and quick recovery.

‘This was a traumatic event for people, witnesses and emergency services. I encourage the affected to receive support. ‘

Nigel Folkard, Member of the Mayor of Southend, said, ‘Today, after the incident in Chalkwell Park, I broke because of the tragic loss of a young life.

As a Mayor and a Chalkwell Assembly member, my thoughts are with the child’s family, friends and everyone who is affected.

‘I want our community to meet with support and compassion in this incredibly difficult time.’

An Eastern British ambulance spokesman previously told Mailonline: ‘At 2.55, a tree in the Chalkwell Park in Westcliff-on-Sea was called to inform.

‘Six ambulances, three ambulance officers vehicles, London Air ambulance and Kent Air ambulance was sent to the scene.

“ Two children were transferred to Southend University Hospital by Road.

‘Three children were then carried to the same hospital with slight injuries.’

An Essex County Fire Department and Rescue Service Spokesperson said: ‘We are in a serious scene working with ambulance and police colleagues at Chalkwell Park.

“ Today we were called to the reports of a large -fell tree before 15:00. There have been a series of losses and our work continues.

‘Our urban search and rescue team is joining with firefighters and civil servants.

‘We want the public to avoid the region while our study continues.’

Southend District Council spokesman said: ‘We are aware of a serious incident in Chalkwell Park and we work close to ESSEX police, ambulance service and fire brigade.

“ We understand that a tree has fallen and a series of losses.

“ We want the public to avoid the region while performing emergency service works.

‘Our thoughts will provide more updates with everyone who is affected and as soon as possible.’

Mailonline contacted London Air Ambulance and Kent Air Ambulance for a comment.