13/09/2010

Schoolgirl Dies At Watersports Centre

An eleven schoolgirl has been killed in an incident at a watersports centre in west London.

Mari-Simon Cronje suffered serious injuries when she fell from an inflatable 'banana boat', which was being towed by a speedboat, during a children's birthday party at the Princes Club in Bedfont, Middlesex on Saturday.

A 22-year-old man, believed to be the driver of the speedboat, was arrested and later released on bail after the incident.

A statement released by Mari-Simon's family said: "Our beautiful daughter was killed in a tragic water sports accident on Saturday afternoon at Princes Club. She was a guest at a children's birthday party. We are still battling to come to terms with the news."

The Princes Club was shut down following the incident and remained closed for the weekend. A statement on their website said: "At this terrible time our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Mari-Simon Cronje's family and friends. Police and other authorities can rely on our complete co-operation. At this moment we are not in a position to say anything further."

(KMcA)

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