Probe Initiated After Tragic Water Park Mishap Leads to Fatality
Tragic Incident at Waterworld: Ongoing Investigation
A four-year-old girl lost her life in an unfortunate incident at Waterworld, a popular water park located in Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, on August 4, 2025. The girl was discovered unresponsive in the Lagoon area of the Aqua Park around 16:20 BST[1][2].
Upon receiving the report, Staffordshire Police initiated investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident[1]. Detective Chief Inspector Lucy Maskew from Staffordshire Police has emphasised the need for the public to avoid speculation during this early stage, allowing the family to grieve and the investigations to proceed[2].
In response to the tragedy, Waterworld suspended operations on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the girl’s family[2]. The lifeguard team and management at the park had administered CPR to the girl prior to the arrival of emergency services[1].
The city's environmental health team is collaborating with law enforcement and Waterworld to conduct a thorough health and safety review of the incident[1][2]. This review aims to ensure that such an incident does not occur in the future.
Steve Watkins, the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, expressed communal sorrow over the tragic incident[3]. All guests were instructed to leave the pool area during the rescue efforts at Waterworld[1].
Witnesses or individuals with pertinent information are urged to contact Staffordshire Police at 101 regarding the incident at Waterworld[2]. A formal inquiry has begun, and the investigations are ongoing, with the aim of shedding light on the unfortunate events that took place at Waterworld.
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