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Waterworld Issues Statement After Tragic Death of Girl, 4 - Liverpool Echo
The Looping Group finalized the acquisition of Waterworld days before a four-year-old girl died after an incident at the park, which attracts around 250,000 visitors annually.
- Looping Group’s executive chairman Laurent Bruloy said he is 'deeply saddened' after a four-year-old girl died following an incident at Waterworld in Staffordshire, with an inquest opened on 14 August at Stoke Town Hall.
- After a year of negotiations, Looping Group finalised the acquisition of Waterworld Leisure Limited and Waterworld Leisure Group Limited on July 31, 2025.
- The child was found in critical condition in the Waterworld lagoon area, paramedics battled to revive her before she later died at Royal Stoke University Hospital, and no waves were operating at the time.
- Following cooperation with authorities, Waterworld reopened as normal from Wednesday August 6, 2025, after a temporary closure prompted by the incident.
- Waterworld welcomes around 250,000 visitors per year and an inquest opened at Stoke Town Hall on 14 August, with Looping Group pledging ongoing support to the local community.
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Waterpark Where 4-Year-Old Died Refutes Claims That Wave Machine Was On At The Time
A 4-year-old girl died at a popular indoor waterpark in the UK earlier this month. Many details remain unclear, but the establishment has refuted claims that the wave machine was active at the time. Staffordshire Police posted a news release confirming they were called to Waterworld in Stoke-on-Trent on August 4 at around 4:20 PM. Waterworld staff and emergency services treated the young girl at the scene. Authorities transported her to a local …
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