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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Middleton

Girl, 15, in critical condition after getting into difficulty in water at Merseyside beach during heatwave

The girl was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and remains in a critical condition (stock image of Formby beach) - (Getty/iStock)

A 15-year-old girl is in a critical condition after getting into difficulties in the water at Formby beach on Monday, Merseyside Police said.

A force spokesman said emergency services were called to the beach at about 3.30pm on the bank holiday.

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