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Boy, 7, dies after Essex beach tragedy that killed aunt and cousin on day trip from London
Police said the boy was airlifted to hospital after six relatives got into difficulty in the water, and three family members died.
- On Tuesday evening, seven-year-old Musa Ahmed died at the Royal London Hospital following a West Mersea Beach incident that also claimed the lives of his mother, Shelina Rahman, 41, and sister Sameeha Rahman, 15.
- Six family members encountered difficulties in the water on Wednesday, July 22, near Seaview Avenue, prompting emergency services to respond and air-ambulance crews to airlift Musa to hospital.
- Musa's father, Shahin Ahmed, thanked emergency services and community members for their "extraordinary efforts," stating their actions "embodied the very best of humanity" during the crisis.
- Shahin Ahmed called for "a review of safety measures" at West Mersea Beach, requesting additional life-saving equipment and warning signage; both councils have pledged to install warnings.
- Essex Police continue to build a "complete picture" of the circumstances, with Detective Chief Inspector Al Pitcher urging witnesses to contact 101 and quote incident 1090.
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INTELLINEWSBoy, 7, dies after beach tragedy that killed mum and daughter
Police have confirmed he passed away from injuries sustained in last week's incident
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Boy, 7, dies after beach tragedy that killed his mother and sister
Musa Ahmed had been fighting for his life since he was pulled from the water after six members of the same family got into difficulty off the Essex coast on Tuesday, July 22, his family has confirmed he has died.
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