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Rachel Hagan & Peter Diamond

British girl, 7, killed after speedboat crashed into her as she swam in sea

A young girl from the UK has been killed in a horrific speedboat crash after she was allegedly hit by an off-duty policeman while holidaying in Albania. Jonada Avdia was swimming about 15ft from shore when she was hit by the speedboat in front of traumatised onlookers.

The seven-year-old's death has led to protests throughout the Albania demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister and ministers. Jonada died after police officer Arjan Tase was allegedly dangerously manoeuvring his speedboat on the Potami beach in Himara, Southern Albania.

Police confirmed that at around 2pm on Tuesday the driver lost control and hit the child from Barking in London who died instantly at the scene. He is expected to appear before the Vlora court on Friday after he was charged with manslaughter, Albania Daily News report.

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