Here is what we know so far about the circumstances around the tragedy. A large tree in Chalkwell Park partially fell on five ...

THE tree that killed a seven-year-old girl was propped up by metal bars for years and was a known danger, locals have said.

Residents in Southend are demanding to know why the giant tree - the oldest in the area - hadn't been cut down before it fell ...

A tree that collapsed at a park in Southend-on-Sea, killing one young girl and leaving another fighting for life in hospital, ...

A tree that collapsed, killing one child and injuring four others had been held up by supports for decades, a senior ...

Essex Police said investigations were continuing at Chalkwell Park after part of the tree fell shortly before 15:00 BST on ...

The giant tree which crushed a seven-year-old girl to death was being held up by metal poles, and benches underneath the low-hanging branches "encouraged" children to climb on it, locals have claimed.

A seven-year-old girl has been tragically killed by a tree collapsing in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, while a ...

Sperry said, “If a pecan tree is free-standing, that is, not touching other trees, power lines, etc., you can put a sheet metal collar in place around its trunk.” ...