A SCHOOLGIRL has died forcing a school to close its doors due to a “traumatic event” with cops probing the student’s sudden death.
Emergency services raced to Penrhys Primary School, south Wales, on Wednesday to reports the eight-year-old had suffered a medical episode, police said.
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South Wales Police said the girl, from Ferndale, was rushed to hospital where she sadly died.
The force said her death wasn’t being treated as suspicious with an investigation now launched on behalf of the coroner.
The school was forced to shut its doors on Thursday following the “traumatic event”.
A statement was released on the school’s Facebook page on Wednesday which thanked parents for their “support and warm messages”.
It read: “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.”
Councillor for Tylorstown and Ynyshir, Julie Edwards, also released a statement on social media which said: “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.”
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