Boy, 7, dies after beach tragedy that killed mum and daughter
A seven-year-old boy has died in the hospital following a tragic drowning incident at a beach in West Mersea, Essex. He was part of a family group that got into difficulty in strong tides, an event that also claimed the lives of his mother and sister.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of coastal tides and has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances of the tragedy.
Published 29 July 2026, 12:45 BST Updated 2 minutes ago A seven-year-old boy involved in a beach tragedy that killed a mother and daughter has died in hospital, his family has said.
Musa Ahmed was on a day trip to West Mersea, Essex, on 22 July, when he and five relatives got into difficulty in the water.
While he was pulled from the water and airlifted to hospital, Shelina Rahman, 41, and 15-year-old Sameeha, died at the scene.
Musa's family said he died "in a state of ease and peace" at the Royal London Hospital on Tuesday evening.
The group had all travelled to the island, near Colchester, as a family from Ilford in east London that morning.
Three others were also taken to hospital by ambulance after the incident, first reported to Essex Police at 17:35 BST, and were said by the force to be "recovering".
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