Memorial for North Yorkshire mudslide victim
Friends and family are gathering later in Darlington
Last updated 27th May 2024
Leah Harrison - the 10 year old girl from Darlington who died in a mudslide whilst on a school trip in North Yorkshire is being remembered today.
Friends and family are gathering for event to celebrate her life this afternoon (Monday 27th May).
Leah died at Carlton Bank in the Cleveland Hills on Wednesday (22nd may).
The 10 year old's family describe her as a 'bubbly, go-lucky little girl' in a tribute:
"Leah Harrison, the happy, bubbly, go-lucky little girl. The beautiful smile, the giddy laugh, the silly jokes. You will never ever be forgotten baby girl. You will achieve you dream and become a player for the Lionesses. Spread those wings. May you rest in paradise."
The family are being supported by specially-trained officers. Please respect their privacy, and give them time and space to grieve.
"Leah was a much-loved part of our school"
Lingfield Education Trust said the child was a Year 6 pupil at Mount Pleasant Primary School in Darlington.
Chief executive Nick Blackburn said: "The full details are still emerging but this is clearly a heart-breaking tragedy.
"Leah was a much-loved part of our school and our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and the school staff.
"Counselling is being arranged within the school for pupils and staff.
"We are all in a state of shock and we would ask that the privacy of the family and the school community is respected while we try to come to terms with what has happened."