A community in Fife is in mourning today after a 15-year-old boy died following a medical emergency on his school bus.
Emergency Response on the A92
The tragic incident occurred on the afternoon of Monday, 24 November 2025. Emergency services were called to the A92 Halbeath roundabout in Dunfermline at approximately 1.45pm after the teenager became unwell. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ongoing Investigation and School's Reaction
Police Scotland has confirmed that they are treating the teen's death as unexplained. A full investigation is currently underway to establish the exact circumstances that led to this tragedy.
The boy was a pupil at Beath High School in Cowdenbeath. The school's headteacher, Stephen Ross, expressed that the entire school community is devastated by the loss. In a statement, the school confirmed that support is being offered to students and staff to help them cope with this tragic event.
Community Support in Wake of Tragedy
The sudden death of a young person has sent shockwaves through the local area. The school is focusing on providing counselling and emotional support to those affected by the pupil's death, acknowledging the profound impact such an event has on a close-knit school community.
