Tree that killed child was propped up for decades

A tree that fell and killed a seven-year-old girl in Southend-on-Sea's Chalkwell Park had been supported by props for decades, according to a senior councillor. The incident, which also injured a six-year-old girl, has prompted an investigation into the tree's collapse. Tributes and flowers have been placed at the scene, with local residents expressing their condolences and shock over the tragic event.