Girl aged nine dies after suspected 'rockfall' in Staithes in North Yorkshire

Emergency services were called to reports of the rockfall in Seaton Garth, Staithes, Scarborough, at about 4.50pm today (Wednesday).

A nine-year-old girl suffered serious head injuries during the incident, according to a spokesman for North Yorkshire Police.

She died at the scene from her injuries.

The spokesman added: "Her family are currently being supported by specialist trained officers."

Firefighters, paramedics, the coastguard and the air ambulance were called to the scene.