A 14-year-old boy passed away after an "isolated incident" that happened at a school’s premises, leaving the school in a state of devastation.
On Tuesday afternoon, St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, requested the assistance of emergency services.
At around 1:20 PM, the school requested the presence of police officers. A student in S3, whose identity remains unknown, was transported to a medical facility but passed away shortly after.
According to Police Scotland, they are currently investigating to determine the complete details surrounding the death.
St. Kentigern’s Academy released a statement clarifying that the incident that occurred was limited to the school premises and was not a recurring issue.
The statement stated that they have contacted all the parents of the students who were directly affected and they are cooperating with the relevant authorities in their ongoing investigations.
The school’s principal, Andrew Sharkey, expressed his deep sorrow upon hearing the news of one of their students‘ untimely passing. The entire school community was heartbroken upon learning of this
He expressed his sympathy by saying that their family and friends are in their thoughts and prayers. He also offered his deepest condolences and support.
During this extremely difficult time, we wish to honor the family’s privacy.
The playback of this video is not currently available
In order to watch this video, you must allow JavaScript to function on your browser. The principal of the school, Andrew Sharkey, expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the student.
According to BBC Scotland, Mr. Sharkey stated that the school, which had Lewis Capaldi as a former student, is still operational and providing assistance to its students.
According to him, the community takes responsibility for handling the situation and offers assistance. The individuals are taken care of and their safety is ensured to the best of their ability.
Jenny Gilruth, who is the Education Secretary of Scotland, has expressed her deep condolences to the family and acquaintances of the student who passed away. She also extended her sympathies to the school community affected by this devastating news.
Martyn Day, who represents Linlithgow and East Falkirk in Parliament, expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of the young boy who passed away.
The speaker requested that all individuals maintain the family’s privacy during the investigation of the unfortunate event.
Other news sources have reported that a couple from Dundee had to spend £130 on a taxi to get to Edinburgh Airport because their scheduled Xplore bus did not arrive.
People living in the county are being urged to participate in a trail involving the use of wheel
An incident occurred at Caledonia Crescent in Edinburgh when suspected explosives were found in a property in the Dalry area, prompting the bomb
A group of ten dancers are taking on a challenge to complete 10,000 steps each in order to support ten different charities
A generous boy from Midlothian grew his hair for two years and recently cut it off to donate to a charity.
The owners of Xtreme Trampoline Park located in Glenrothes are currently discussing a new venue which could save the park from closure.
Breaking News
In Ukraine, a dam has burst causing severe flooding in twenty-nine local communities.
A video has been released showing a rescue operation following a dam breach in Ukraine. The footage, which lasts for 62 seconds, captures
Prince Harry has reportedly brought a hacking case in order to put an end to the hate that his
Characteristics
What caused the 90-year-old conviction in India to take 42 years.
What is the reason behind Japan changing the definition of
Chris Christie is embarking on a challenging mission to derail Donald Trump’s presidential
The author feels that their black skin is a symbol of their perceived outsider status in Tunisia.
The information we have regarding the dam incident in Ukraine
Prince Harry’s statement included certain phrases that described the person he used to be. These phrases were "thicko," "cheat," and "
This is the account of how the FBI apprehended a well-known spy.
Could the deployment of the UK’s Storm Shadow missiles potentially impact the ongoing conflict in Ukraine?
What is the reason behind Putin exhibiting these religious artworks?
On another part of the BBC, there is a growing trend known as the ‚no-wash‘ movement.
The urban area that is known for its constant activity and lack of
The age group that spends the most time working or
Top articles currently being viewed by readers, along with various BBC news services are available for access. The BBC holds no liability for the information provided on external websites. Learn more about our methods for connecting to external sites. This content is copyrighted by