Glenwood High pupil passes away during warm-up game
The Department of Education in KZN says some pupils from Glenwood High School will receive counselling after witnessing a student pass away.
It's understood the 15-year-old collapsed just before a hockey match on Monday.
The department says the Grade 10 pupil was participating in a warm-up soccer game when he requested to be substituted.
While he was getting some air, he collapsed.
ALS paramedics were called in, but despite efforts to resuscitate him, he was declared dead at the scene.
The department says they will work with the school to ensure that psychological and emotional support is provided to pupils, educators, and the family.
In a statement, Glenwood High School says it is saddened by the passing.
The principal will address the school about the incident.
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