Holli Smallman Drowns in River Severn Accident
A 15-year-old girl, Holli Smallman, tragically drowned after slipping into the River Severn while playing with friends on August 9, 2024. Despite her friends’ attempts to rescue her, she vanished in a fast-flowing area near a weir and was found hours later, pronounced dead at the scene. Her family described her as a ‘loving and caring girl’ and emphasized the importance of caution around open water. The coroner ruled the death as accidental drowning, highlighting the dangers associated with swimming in such conditions.
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