LITTLE GIRL, EIGHT, DIES AFTER SUFFERING ‘MEDICAL EPISODE’ AT FRIMARY SCHOOL

An eight-year-old girl has died after suffering a 'medical episode' at a village primary school.Emergency services were called to Penrhys Primary School in Ferndale, Rhondda, South Wales, just after 2pm yesterday, after the pupil fell ill. She was taken to hospital but later died.
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances and that an investigation is being carried out on behalf of the coroner.
The school, which serves the small mountainside community, was closed to all pupils today following what staff described as a 'traumatic event'.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the headteacher said: 'Due to the traumatic event that happened at our lovely school this afternoon we will be closed for all children tomorrow. School will be open for children and staff again on Friday.'
Local councillor Julie Edwards said the incident was being investigated by South Wales Police and urged residents not to speculate online.
A police spokesperson said: 'South Wales Police is investigating the sudden death of an eight-year-old girl in Ferndale. 
'Emergency services were called to Penrhys Primary School in Ferndale just after 2pm on Wednesday, October 8, to reports of a medical episode. The girl was taken to hospital, where she later died.
'There are no suspicious circumstances, and an investigation on behalf of the coroner is now underway.'
Cllr Edwards added: 'I've been made aware of a tragic incident which occurred in Penrhys on Wednesday. 
'South Wales Police are fully investigating the matter and more details will be released shortly.'