An unfortunate incident led to the closure of a Welsh primary school as an eight-year-old student passed away. Penrhys Primary School made the decision to close after the tragic death of one of its pupils on Wednesday.
Authorities were alerted to a medical emergency at the Rhondda school around 2pm on Wednesday. The South Wales Police confirmed the incident and stated that the young girl was taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Following investigations, detectives determined that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the girl’s death. As a result, Penrhys Primary School opted to shut down on Thursday but is scheduled to resume normal operations on Friday.
A spokesperson from the South Wales Police provided details of the incident, stating that emergency services responded to the medical episode at the school. They emphasized that there was no foul play involved and that a coroner’s investigation is now in progress.
In a message shared on Facebook, Penrhys Primary School expressed gratitude for the support received and announced the closure for the day after the traumatic event. The school provided information about lunch arrangements for the students on Thursday at a local church.
Councillor Julie Edwards assured the public that more information about the tragic incident would be disclosed soon, urging against speculations to prevent misinformation. The RCT Schools FA extended their sympathies to the school community and the affected family and friends during this challenging period.
