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The outdoor swimming pool rapids slide at Center Parcs, Longleat.
The outdoor swimming pool rapids slide at Center Parcs, Longleat. Photograph: Edd Westmacott/Alamy
The outdoor swimming pool rapids slide at Center Parcs, Longleat. Photograph: Edd Westmacott/Alamy

Boy dies after falling ill at Center Parcs in Wiltshire

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Emergency services called to Longleat Forest holiday park on Saturday afternoon

A child has died after falling ill at a Center Parcs holiday village in Wiltshire.

Emergency services were called to the Longleat Forest holiday park on Saturday afternoon. The boy was reportedly playing in the sub-tropical indoor pool area when he became unwell.

A spokeswoman for Center Parcs said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news that a young guest passed away after becoming unwell whilst at Longleat Forest. Our thoughts are with the family at this extremely difficult time.

“We are continuing to offer our support to the family and to our employees who provided immediate assistance.”

She said no further information or comment would be provided “in accordance with the family’s wishes for privacy”.

South Western ambulance service NHS foundation trust was called to the scene at 3.39pm on Saturday. Two rapid response vehicles, an ambulance and an air ambulance attended the scene.

A witness told the Wiltshire Times the child was playing in the sub-tropical indoor pool area. They said three other children were in the water when the boy became ill.

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