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Girl, 15, critical after swim at beach beauty spot

  • A 15-year-old girl is in critical condition at Alder Hey after getting into difficulty swimming at Formby beach on Bank Holiday Monday.
  • Members of the public helped her before emergency crews arrived, and police are appealing for witnesses.
  • Emergency vehicles were hampered by traffic and badly parked cars, prompting a police plea to park responsibly.
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