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Girl, 6, dies three days after Shoreham sea incident that killed parents and sister

Girl, 6, dies three days after Shoreham sea incident that killed parents and sister

Summary

A six-year-old girl named Saja El-Khawas died in hospital three days after being rescued from the sea near Shoreham, West Sussex. Her parents and sister also died in the same incident, which police believe was a tragic accident with no third-party involvement.

Key Facts

  • Saja El-Khawas died on Friday after being in critical condition since the sea incident on Tuesday.
  • Her family members who died included her sister Sara (14), father Hassan (55), and mother Zeina (37).
  • The family had traveled from London to visit Shoreham and entered the water near Shoreham Fort.
  • Police, paramedics, coastguard, and a lifeboat responded to the emergency.
  • Sussex police reviewed CCTV and witness accounts and do not suspect anyone else was involved.
  • The family’s next of kin are receiving support from police during this difficult time.
  • The father was a British citizen of Palestinian descent.
  • The police and community expressed sorrow and asked for privacy for the family.
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