10-year-old British girl found unconscious in hotel pool

A 10-year-old British girl who was found unconscious in a Paralimni hotel swimming pool is in critical condition, police said on Sunday.

The young girl was staying at the hotel with her family who are in Cyprus for vacation. The incident unfolded on Saturday afternoon, and police were notified at 3:20pm.

The 10-year-old was taken to Famagusta general hospital and intubated but was later transferred to Makario hospital.

Her conditional has been described as critical.

Police told CNA that the girl was in hospital with her mother.

Officers have also gone to the hotel to investigate the conditions under which she was found unconscious.