A six-year-old girl has died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea off Shoreham, West Sussex. She is the fourth member of her family to die following the incident. The girl, identified as Saja El-Khawas, was pulled from the water by emergency crews on Tuesday.
The family, described as British Palestinian, encountered trouble in the water. Emergency services were alerted and responded to the scene. Despite rescue efforts, three family members were pronounced deceased. The young girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later passed away.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.