A town in the Western Cape is in shock after the death of a pupil after a friendly game of touch rugby during school hours.
A Grade 11 boy from Tulbagh High School collapsed after a game of touch rugby, on Tuesday, during interval.
Provincial police spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, said that the incident was reported to Tulbagh police.
“Tulbagh South African Police Service (SAPS) responded to a complaint as received from Tulbagh High School on Tuesday about 1pm. The members drove to the local hospital where they found the victim, a 19-year-old male who was declared deceased upon arrival by the medical personnel. A post mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death,” Twigg said.
Twigg also confirmed that Tulbagh police have registered an inquest docket regarding the teen’s death.
The Western Cape education department’s spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond, said that the department was aware of the incident.
“It is with sadness that I can confirm that a Grade 11 learner passed away yesterday [Tuesday] afternoon after collapsing allegedly during a game of touch rugby during the interval period at school. The WCED sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and the school community who are devastated by this very sudden and tragic loss,” Hammond said.
Hammond said that the school contacted health services immediately after the incident and the pupil was rushed to the local clinic where he passed away.
Hammond also added that the cause of death is unknown at this stage.
She has said that the WCED has arranged for counseling services for both staff and pupils.
Sources: MSN
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