Girl, 4, dies after falling from Barking tower block as emergency services rush to scene

Girl, 4, dies after falling from Barking tower block as emergency services rush to scene Emergency services were called to St Paul's Road, located near the town centre, but the girl was later pronounced dead in hospital A child has died after falling from a tower block in London as an investigation has been launched. The incident saw a girl, who is reported to be four-years-old, plunge from the tall building in Barking yesterday morning. Emergency services were called to St Paul's Road, located near the town centre, at around 11am. The girl was treated by paramedics at the scene and was then rushed to hospital but she was later pronounced dead. While her age has not officially been confirmed yet, reports suggest she was around six or seven-years-old. The incident is not believed to be suspicious. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 11:00 on Saturday, October 24 to reports of a child falling from height at an address in St Paul’s Road, Barking. "Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, where emergency first aid was administered. The child was taken to hospital but, very sadly, later died from their injuries. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the child’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. "An investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident is ongoing. However, at this time, the incident is not believed to be suspicious. "We urge anyone with information about the incident, to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 2424/24OCT."