Update from 1st August 2024
We are delighted that two of the children involved in Monday’s awful incident have now been discharged. We continue to treat five children involved in the devastating incident in Southport on Monday, including one recently transferred to us from Aintree University Hospital. All the children in our care are currently in a stable condition. Our heartfelt sympathies remain with all those affected by Monday’s incident.
We will not be providing any further information at this time.
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Statement from 30th July 2024
We can confirm that seven children were brought to Alder Hey following the heartbreaking incident in Southport yesterday. Sadly, despite all our efforts, one child died. The remaining children are continuing to receive treatment with two remaining in critical care but currently in a stable condition.
The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Alder Hey remain with the children, young people and their families involved in and all those affected by yesterday’s incident. We will continue to provide them with all the support we can at this devastating time.