Girl dies after getting into difficulty in river hours after village party
A SCHOOLGIRL has died after getting into difficulty in a river shortly after a village "duck race" event.
Medics and firefighters rushed to help the girl, 15, around 7.50pm on Wednesday in Broadbottom, GreaterA schoolgirl has died after getting into difficulty in a river shortly after a village 'duck race' eventIt is understood the tragedy unfolded hours after village's annual "duck race" event, BBQ and party concluded."Race starts at Warhurst Fold Bridge at 6pm and finishes at Weir Cottage, Hodge Lane .
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