Woman and child die after water incident at Elthorne Park in London
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Updated · BBC.com · Apr 25
Woman and child die after water incident at Elthorne Park in London
11 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 25
Emergency services responded to Elthorne Park in Ealing on Saturday, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe the woman and child were mother and son and confirm that initial indications suggest the circumstances are not suspicious.
An investigation is ongoing, with officers working to identify next of kin. Authorities praised first responders and members of the public for their efforts during the incident.
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