Two Primary Pupils Die Within Hours of Each Other

Two Yorkshire primary school pupils have died just hours apart.

The two children, who both attended Carr Lodge Academy, died within 24 hours of each other. In a statement, the school in Grady Drive, Doncaster, said it staff will be carefully supporting pupils in the next days and weeks.

A school spokesman said: “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we have been informed of the death of two of our pupils.

“Whilst we understand that these were entirely separate circumstances and wholly unrelated to the school, the loss of two children within just a few days is both highly uncommon and heartbreaking for our school community.

“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the children’s families and friends as they cope with their unimaginable loss.

“We have been working closely with the local authority and multi-agencies throughout, and have access to specialist support services which include guidance from experts in child bereavement.

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“Over the coming days and weeks, staff will be supporting pupils carefully as they come to terms with this sad news. Parents and carers have been kept up to date with the plans and actions we have in place.

“Naturally, we are in close contact with the families and will continue to support them with the utmost sensitivity and respect. We hope to protect them as much as possible so they can grieve privately.

“This is why we are not providing details publicly of the families involved, and we would ask others to be equally sensitive and refrain from speculating on social media. In due course, in close collaboration with their families, we will honor the children’s memories with fitting tributes and memorials. All messages of condolence are being gathered by the school and will be shared with the families at a time that feels right for them.

“In times of such sadness, we are so grateful for the strength and compassion of our united school community, and we will continue to stand together in support of one another.”