Girl, 8, dies after medical episode at major faculty | EUROtoday

A college in South Wales has closed after the demise of an eight-year-old lady.

Penrhys Primary School in Ferndale was shut on Thursday after what the varsity introduced they’d suffered a “traumatic event” following the demise of a pupil.

South Wales Police was referred to as to the first faculty within the Rhondda on Wednesday after experiences of the pupil struggling a medical episode.

They stated an eight-year-old lady was taken to hospital the place she later died. They stated there have been no suspicious circumstances.

The faculty revealed a press release on Facebook on Wednesday afternoon saying the tragedy.

It stated: “Due to the traumatic event that happened at our lovely school this afternoon we will be closed for all children tomorrow.

“School will be open for children and staff again on Friday.”

Local councillor for Tylorstown and Ynyshir Julie Edwards stated the incident was being investigated by South Wales Police.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police stated: “South Wales Police is investigating the sudden death of an 8-year-old girl in Ferndale.

“Emergency services were called to Penrhys Primary School in Ferndale just after 2pm on Wednesday, October 8 to reports of a medical episode. The girl was taken to hospital where she later died.

“There are no suspicious circumstances and an investigation on behalf of the coroner is now underway.”

Cllr Julie Edwards posted the next assertion on social media: “I’ve been made aware of a tragic incident which occurred in Penrhys on Wednesday. South Wales Police are fully investigating the matter and more details will be released shortly.

“It’s still very early on in their investigation and they’ve asked residents not to speculate to avoid misinformation spreading.

“Once I have more information that I’m able to share I will update the post.”