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Ellen Kirwin & Alice Suffield

'Healthy' girl dies after being suddenly rushed to hospital

A schoolgirl went from watching TV and drinking Lucozade on the couch to fighting for her life less than 12 hours later.

Lauren Menzies died in Alder Hey after being rushed there days before with severe flu symptoms. Her parents, Chris and Sarah Menzies, said the "'typical cheeky, beautiful and healthy" schoolgirl had been her usual self just hours before.

The 13-year-old died after catching the flu which turned into sepsis. Her family are now taking part in a series of fundraising activities in memory of their beloved daughter.

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