A 13-year-old girl has died after being rescued from a river in the UK. Palwasha Akbar, a star pupil at Bronte Girls' Secondary Academy, was involved in the rescue operation on date of incident.
According to local reports, emergency services were called to the scene after Palwasha was spotted in the river. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding Palwasha's death is currently underway, with police and emergency services working together to determine the cause of the incident.
Palwasha's school has paid tribute to the young girl, describing her as 'a bright and talented student who will be deeply missed'.
The community is in shock following the tragic news, with many taking to social media to pay their respects to Palwasha.