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Police Probe Unexplained Death of 15-Year-Old Beath High Pupil on Fife School Bus

The school is offering counselling, with a request that families monitor social media during the police inquiry.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to the A92 Halbeath roundabout in Dunfermline at about 1:45pm on Monday, 24 November.
  • The pupil fell ill while travelling from Beath High School to a course at nearby Fife College.
  • The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene and Police Scotland said his next of kin have been informed.
  • Police described the death as unexplained and said enquiries are continuing, with no cause announced.
  • Headteacher Stephen Ross told parents the situation deteriorated rapidly and said guidance staff and an educational psychologist are supporting pupils and staff, with plans to pay tribute to the young person.