A six-year-old girl has died in hospital three days after being rescued from the sea off Shoreham in West Sussex, an incident that also claimed the lives of her mother, father and older sister.
Key facts
- Saja El-Khawas, 6, died on Friday, three days after being pulled from the sea off Shoreham, West Sussex.
- Her sister Sara El-Khawas, 14, and parents Hassan El-Khawas, 55, and Zeina Alayn, 37, died on Tuesday.
- Saja had been in critical condition in hospital following the incident.
- The incident has now claimed the lives of all four family members.
- The events occurred off the Sussex coast, according to the Guardian.
A six-year-old girl has died in hospital three days after being pulled from the sea off Shoreham in West Sussex, in an incident that also killed her mother, father and sister, according to the Guardian.
Saja El-Khawas had been in critical condition after being rescued from the water. She died on Friday, the Guardian reported.
Her death follows those of her sister, Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her parents, Hassan El-Khawas, 55, and Zeina Alayn, 37, who died on Tuesday.
The incident has now claimed the lives of all four members of the family. Saja was the last surviving family member to have been affected by the events off the Sussex coast.
The Guardian reported that Saja had spent three days in hospital in critical condition before her death was confirmed.
Why it matters
The loss of an entire family in a single incident off the English coast underscores the dangers that can arise in coastal waters. Cases such as this often prompt renewed attention to water safety along popular seaside areas.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Saja El-Khawas?
Saja El-Khawas was a six-year-old girl who died in hospital three days after being pulled from the sea off Shoreham in West Sussex, according to the Guardian.
How many people died in the Shoreham sea incident?
Four members of one family died: Saja El-Khawas, 6, her sister Sara El-Khawas, 14, and their parents Hassan El-Khawas, 55, and Zeina Alayn, 37.
When did the deaths occur?
Saja's parents and sister died on Tuesday, and Saja died in hospital on Friday, three days after being pulled from the sea, according to the Guardian.