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Tragedy as schoolboy, 8, dies following emergency incident at soft play centre

An eight-year-old boy tragically died following an emergency incident at soft play centre.

The youngster was taken by air ambulance to Birmingham Children’s Hospita l at roughly 4.30pm yesterday from Crash Bang Wallop, on Lindon Road in Walsall.

He was found by paramedics in critical condition at the scene where he was administered vital life support, the Mirror reports.

A spokesman for West Midlands Polic e stated: "We were called to a play centre on Lindon Road, Walsall yesterday (1 Feb) to reports a child had gone into cardiac arrest.

"An eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital but despite the best efforts of emergency services, he sadly died.

"His death is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner."

Crash Bang Wallop have been approached for comment while the venue posted on social media to say they would be closed today.

Under the post, people commented, wishing the family well.

The Crash Bang Wallop play centre located in Walsall. (Mirror)

Another person wrote: "Thank you to everyone at Crash Bang Wallop, for all of your kindness, help and support this evening. It must of been very traumatic for you all.

"I cannot thank you enough for looking after my family."

Another person who witnessed the incident added: "Literally haven't stopped thinking about him or his poor mom and brother! The staff was amazing!

"Sending love to everyone involved! Mom was so strong for her boy."

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