British girl, 16, dies in 'terrible accident' on family holiday in Dominican Republic

NewsUK NewsNational news'Abbie had her whole life ahead of her'Tannur Anders UK & World News Reporter and Ashlie Blakey Live and breaking news reporter07:19, 10 Aug 2026Updated 07:19, 10 Aug 2026A British teenage girl tragically died in a 'terrible accident' while on a family holiday to the Dominican Republic.‌Abbie Lainton, 16, sadly died on the Caribbean island on July 30. Her two siblings Carley and Bradley were also 'badly injured' in the accident.‌A GoFundMe page has been set up to support her family, though no details regarding the circumstances of the accident have been revealed. Fundraiser organiser Becky Jamieson described teen, from Swindon, as someone who was cherished by all who knew her.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter"On Ju