‘Innocent’ girl, 7, was playing with sisters when falling tree crushed her to death

A nearby tree has been transformed into a makeshift memorial for the young girl (Picture: Shutterstock)

A 7-year-old girl crushed to death by a falling tree has been described as ‘innocent’ and ‘wise beyond her years’ by her heartbroken family.

The victim, believed to have been with her family, were enjoying the warm weather in Chalkwell Park in Southend-on-Sea when a tree suddenly collapsed, striking the group.

One girl was killed, three other children were injured, and a six-year-old...