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| Megan Lee dies after allergic reaction to takeaway | |
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| A 15-year-old girl has died after suffering a severe allergic reaction to takeaway food, prompting a police investigation. | A 15-year-old girl has died after suffering a severe allergic reaction to takeaway food, prompting a police investigation. |
| Megan Lee, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, died on 1 January, two days after she was admitted to hospital, Lancashire Police said. | Megan Lee, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, died on 1 January, two days after she was admitted to hospital, Lancashire Police said. |
| The force said it was carrying out inquiries on behalf of the county's coroner. | The force said it was carrying out inquiries on behalf of the county's coroner. |
| The takeaway involved, in the Hyndburn area, has not been identified. | The takeaway involved, in the Hyndburn area, has not been identified. |
| A post-mortem examination has been carried out but police said the full results would not be known "for some time". | A post-mortem examination has been carried out but police said the full results would not be known "for some time". |
| 'Infectious smile' | 'Infectious smile' |
| Lancashire County Council said its trading standards department was assisting with the investigation. | |
| Megan's parents Adam and Gemma Lee described their daughter as "a role model, an inspiration, our princess". | Megan's parents Adam and Gemma Lee described their daughter as "a role model, an inspiration, our princess". |
| In a statement, they said: "Our hearts are shattered at the sudden loss of our beautiful daughter. | In a statement, they said: "Our hearts are shattered at the sudden loss of our beautiful daughter. |
| "Megan loved school and thoroughly enjoyed drama and musical theatre. | "Megan loved school and thoroughly enjoyed drama and musical theatre. |
| "She was the kindest, most loving daughter and sister who always wore the most beautiful and infectious smile." | "She was the kindest, most loving daughter and sister who always wore the most beautiful and infectious smile." |