01/04/2014
Pupil Dies After Wall Collapses In Edinburgh School
A pupil has died after a wall collapsed on to her at a school in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Liberton High School, Gilmerton Road, at around 10am this morning.
Ambulance staff treated the schoolgirl at the scene, however she was pronounced dead.
The incident is believed to have happened in a PE changing room.
The next of kin have been informed.
(CVS/CD)
Emergency services were called to the scene at Liberton High School, Gilmerton Road, at around 10am this morning.
Ambulance staff treated the schoolgirl at the scene, however she was pronounced dead.
The incident is believed to have happened in a PE changing room.
The next of kin have been informed.
(CVS/CD)
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