An eight-year-old girl has died after suffering a medical episode at a primary school in South Wales, prompting the school to close for a day.
Penrhys Primary School in Ferndale, Rhondda, was shut on Thursday following what the school described as a “traumatic event” after the death of a pupil on Wednesday afternoon.
South Wales Police were called to the school just after 2pm on Wednesday, October 8, following reports of a medical episode. The girl was taken to hospital where she later died. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances and an investigation on behalf of the coroner is underway.
The school announced the closure on Facebook, stating: “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 Julie Edwards urged residents not to speculate, saying it was “very early on in their investigation” and that more details would be released shortly.
