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Tree that killed child was propped up for decades

Leonna Ruka, a seven-year-old girl from Dagenham, died after a 200-year-old tree partially collapsed on June 28 in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, trapping five children beneath it.
The incident occurred shortly before 3pm while Leonna was spending time with relatives, and numerous bystanders and emergency services, including an air ambulance, rushed to help trapped children.
Leonna was transported to the hospital suffering severe injuries that ultimately led to her death, while a six-year-old girl remains in critical condition, and three additional children experienced minor injuries.
Leonna's family described her as their beautiful, bright, and loving daughter with unfinished dreams, expressing gratitude for public support and asking for privacy to grieve.
An independent police investigation began immediately and will explore the facts in a public forum, while Southend Council pledged full support and to implement any learning from the inquiry.

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