COPS were today probing the "heartbreaking" death of a girl of 11 overcome by toxic fumes linked to deadly RAT POISON.
The schoolgirl, from Shadwell, East London, was found slumped at home by 999 crews on Saturday.
She was rushed to a nearby hospital but passed away soon after.
Three family members were last night also seriously ill in hospital after inhaling the lethal substance inside their flat.
Fire crews later evacuated the entire block before making it safe.
Last night local sources speculated the tragedy could have been caused by the use of a powerful rat poison brought into the UK from Bangladesh.
One claimed: "When the central heating came on, the poison gave off noxious fumes.
"The poor girl was overcome and the fire brigade had to come and make the building safe."
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Police, ambulance crews and firefighters are understood to have attended the Nida House block just after 4pm.
Local Lib Dem councillor Rabina Khan tweeted: "Heartbreaking that an 11-year-old girl has died at Nida House Sutton Street E1 in Shadwell. Horrible.
"Have been with residents since last night and this morning many very shaken, please stay calm & allow emergency services to investigate this tragic incident."
Labour MP Apsana Begum added: "I am aware of the incident at Nida House E1 this evening.
"Emergency services are working together to continue their response.
"Constituents are encouraged to support them by avoiding the areas where the road closures remain in and around Sutton Street.
"Tragically this has resulted in one fatality of a young girl, from chemicals found within the building.
"My thoughts and prayers are with her and her loved ones.
"I am following up to support constituents including everyone who was evacuated and in care of Tower Hamlets council."
'UNEXPLAINED DEATH'
A Met spokesman said: "At 16:12hrs on Saturday, 11 December, police were notified by the London Ambulance Service of reports that an 11-year-old girl was unresponsive at a flat in Sutton Street, E1.
"Officers attended to support paramedics.The girl was taken to an east London hospital where she was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. Next of kin are aware.
"A special post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
"At this time the death is being treated as unexplained.
"A number of other people reported feeling unwell in the same building and received treatment.
"Three people, no further details, remain in hospital – condition awaits.
"Other residents in the block were evacuated as a precaution and are being looked after by the local authority.
"A sweep of the building was carried out by the London Fire Brigade and a quantity of chemicals – believed to be used for pest control – were discovered.
"They will be safely removed and an investigation will be carried out to determine how they came to be in the building.
"Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing."
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