Girl dies after being pulled unconscious from local swimming pool
A teenage girl has died after being pulled unconscious from a local pool.
The 13-year-old was pulled from the water at Maitland Aquatic Centre just after 3.30pm.
Lifeguards performed CPR beside the pool until paramedics arrived and took over.
A teenage girl was pulled unconscious from the pool at the Maitland Aquatic Centre this afternoon. 9News
The girl was rushed to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition but could not be revived.
The whole incident unfolded in front of a large group of relatives and one woman collapsed from shock.
"It's just a very sad situation for all the people in the pool and particularly the family," Chief Inspector Tony Townsend said.
Officers attached to Port Stephen-Hunter Police District attended and have commenced inquiries. A report will be provided for the coroner.
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