An 11-year-old girl has died after falling from the Splash Canyon water ride at Drayton Manor Theme Park on Tuesday afternoon.

The girl, from Leicester, was airlifted to Birmingham Children's Hospital after falling from the ride at the park at around 2.20pm.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "On arrival, crews discovered a girl with serious injuries who had been rescued from the water by park staff.

"Ambulance staff administered advanced life support before she was flown to Birmingham Children’s Hospital with the doctor continuing treatment en-route.

"Unfortunately, shortly after arrival at hospital the girl passed away."

Superintendent Carl Ratcliffe, of Staffordshire Police, said: "Specially-trained officers are supporting the girl’s family at this difficult time.



"Our thoughts are very much with her family and friends following this tragic incident."

He added the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) had been informed of the incident.