A teenage boy has died after collapsing during a school football game.
The heartbreaking incident occurred during a game at Ashton on Mersey School against Sale High School on Tuesday night, reports the Mirror.
The 15-year-old boy was a Year 11 pupil who attended Sale High School, according to a note sent to parents from bosses at Ashton on Mersey School and seen by the Manchester Evening News.
It confirmed he collapsed during the football game on Tuesday night and tragically died “despite all the efforts of the staff and emergency services.”
School bosses said they shared the news with “deep sadness” that the school community’s thoughts and condolences were with the boy’s family and friends.
In a message sent from Ashton on Mersey school head Mr McConaghie to parents, he said: “It is with deep sadness that I write to you with information about a serious incident that took place at Ashton on Mersey School on Tuesday evening.
“During a Year 11 football match a pupil from Sale High School collapsed. I have subsequently been informed that the pupil has tragically died despite all the efforts of the staff and the emergency services. The thoughts and condolences of the Ashton on Mersey School community are with the family and friends of the pupil.
“We recognise that this will be especially challenging for many of our pupils and intensive support is in place for those closest to the incident. Should any other pupils feels distressed, or if they simply need someone to talk to, they should contact a Head of Year and additional pastoral support will be provided.”
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