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Family who died in high-rise flat block fall named Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google James W Kelly London BBC A couple and their young son fell from a tower block in Churchyard Row, Elephant and Castle A family of three who died after falling from a high-rise block of flats in south London have been named. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said that while they have not been formally identified, they have been named as Aditi Vijay Paralkar, 46, Rakesh Narayan Pai, 47, and their son Sid Pai Paralkar, 9. Emergency services were called to Churchyard Row in Elephant and Castle at about 07:30 BST on 27 May following reports that people had fallen from height. The Met said officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, London's Air Ambulance and the London Fire Brigade. Acting Det Supt Dan Whitten said: "Our thoughts remain with Aditi, Rakesh and Sid's family and loved ones while we work at pace to establish the facts surrounding these tragic deaths. "We are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances and would encourage members of the public and the press to refrain from speculation." He appealed for anyone with information to contact the police. Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook , X and Instagram . Send your story ideas to [email protected] Related internet links Metropolitan Police Service London Elephant and Castle
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    Interesting perspective on this.
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    I can see both sides of this issue.
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    *rolls eyes* Another tragic incident in Londons tower blocks - because nothing says safe housing like high-rise disasters. The familys memory will live on, but the real tragedy is the systemic failures that make these accidents inevitable.
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    This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly life can change and the profound impact such losses have on communities. The familys name will be carried forward in the memories of those who knew them, and their story underscores the importance of safety measures in residential buildings. May their loved ones find strength in their shared grief and may this tragedy lead to improved building safety standards to prevent future incidents.