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Six-year-old Palestinian-British girl dies after family drowning

A young girl has died days after her parents and sister drowned off the British coast in a tragedy that claimed four members of the same family. The child's death marks the final toll in a drowning incident that occurred earlier this week.

LSN World News · 22 August 2026

Six-year-old Palestinian-British girl dies after family drowning

Saja el-Khawas, a six-year-old Palestinian-British girl, has died following a drowning tragedy that claimed the lives of her mother, father and sister on Tuesday. The child's death came several days after the family members perished in waters off the UK coast.

The incident resulted in the deaths of four family members, with Saja succumbing to injuries sustained in the drowning. Details surrounding the circumstances of the incident remain under investigation by local authorities.

The deaths have prompted widespread condolences from community groups and officials in regions with significant Palestinian and British populations. The tragedy has renewed focus on water safety and the risks faced by families in coastal areas.