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Pupil dies after wall collapses at Liberton High School Pupil dies after wall collapses at Liberton High School
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A pupil has died after a wall inside the building of an Edinburgh school collapsed and landed on top of her.A pupil has died after a wall inside the building of an Edinburgh school collapsed and landed on top of her.
The Scottish Ambulance Service sent a special operation response team to Liberton High School at 09:53.The Scottish Ambulance Service sent a special operation response team to Liberton High School at 09:53.
A Police Scotland spokesman said the pupil, who is understood to have been in S1 or S2, was treated by ambulance staff but pronounced dead.A Police Scotland spokesman said the pupil, who is understood to have been in S1 or S2, was treated by ambulance staff but pronounced dead.
The incident is thought to have happened in a PE changing room. Police confirmed next of kin had been told.The incident is thought to have happened in a PE changing room. Police confirmed next of kin had been told.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh responded to Liberton High School after a wall within the building collapsed, injuring a female pupil at 10:00. One pupil at the school, 13-year-old Devon Blyth, told the BBC she had warned a teacher some months ago that there was an unstable wall in the girl's changing room near the old gym.
"She was treated by ambulance staff on the scene, but was pronounced dead." Text to parents
He added: "Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing and we are working alongside our relevant partner agencies." She said: "There was a wall that's been wobbly for months.
'Tragic and troubling' "I had told my old PE teacher before he left and he said it should be fine - and then this has happened."
An Edinburgh City Council spokeswoman said they were advising parents to pick up their children from the school. The school, which has about 650 pupils, was built in 1959, and the PE accommodation was refurbished in the mid-1980s.
She said: "A pupil at Liberton High School has sadly died following an incident at the school. After the incident the school sent a text to parents, which reads: "Important! Accident at school. A pupil has sadly died. Her parents are aware. No-one else is injured."
"Senior education staff and Health and Safety officers from the council are at the school providing support to staff and pupils. Edinburgh City Council advised parents to pick up their children from the school.
"An updated statement on behalf of the school will be issued later." BBC reporter Morag Kinniburgh said pupils had been texting their parents saying they were extremely worried and asking to be picked up.
BBC reporter Morag Kinniburgh said pupils had been texting their parents saying they were extremely worried and asking to be picked up from the school. 'Really upset'
Parents have started congregating at the school gates. There are about 650 pupils at the school, which was built in 1959. Gary Gracie, 34, was one of the parents who congregated at the school gates.
The school sent a text to parents, which reads: "Important! Accident at school. A pupil has sadly died. Her parents are aware. No-one else is injured. Info to follow." He said: "My step-daughter phoned and said one of the walls in the changing room had collapsed.
'Heard crash'
Parent Gary Gracie, 34, said: "My step-daughter phoned and said one of the walls in the changing room had collapsed.
"The lassies were getting changed for their PE class in the changing room. My step-daughter heard the crash."The lassies were getting changed for their PE class in the changing room. My step-daughter heard the crash.
"She said it was all her friends in the building at the time."She said it was all her friends in the building at the time.
"She is really upset.""She is really upset."
Another parent, Alistair Strachan, 36, said he was "very worried and concerned" about the incident.Another parent, Alistair Strachan, 36, said he was "very worried and concerned" about the incident.
Police Scotland said officers had been called to the school after a wall within the building collapsed.
A spokesman said the girl was treated by ambulance staff on the scene, but was pronounced dead.
He added: "Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing and we are working alongside our relevant partner agencies."
A spokeswoman for the Health and Safety Executive said: "We can confirm we are aware and liaising with Police Scotland."
An Edinburgh City Council spokeswoman said senior education staff and Health and Safety officers from the council were at the school providing support to staff and pupils.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Tollcross, McDonald Road, Liberton and Newcraighall had been sent to the school.
"Firefighters assisted ambulance personnel to remove a female casualty from a collapsed structure, but sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene," said a spokeswoman.
"Thoughts are with the family at this difficult time."
First Minister Alex Salmond tweeted that he was "shocked and deeply saddened at news from Liberton High.
"Visited school in December - thoughts today with family, pupils and staff."
Minister for Learning Alasdair Allan added: "We remain in close contact with the council and stand ready to provide any help that may be needed."
Nick Cook, Conservative councillor whose Liberton and Gilmerton ward includes Liberton High School, told the BBC Scotland news website: "This is a very tragic and troubling incident.Nick Cook, Conservative councillor whose Liberton and Gilmerton ward includes Liberton High School, told the BBC Scotland news website: "This is a very tragic and troubling incident.
"My thoughts are with the pupil's family."My thoughts are with the pupil's family.
"Serious questions need to be asked of the children and families department about how this has come about and a full investigation must be launched.""Serious questions need to be asked of the children and families department about how this has come about and a full investigation must be launched."
'Dreadful news'
Ian Murray MP tweeted: "Tragic news coming from Liberton High School. My thoughts go out to the family and all at the school. Dreadful news."Ian Murray MP tweeted: "Tragic news coming from Liberton High School. My thoughts go out to the family and all at the school. Dreadful news."
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "Crews from Tollcross, McDonald Road, Liberton and Newcraighall were mobilised to a collapsed structure at Liberton High School around 10:00 this morning.
"Firefighters assisted ambulance personnel to remove a female casualty from a collapsed structure but sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Thoughts are with the family at this difficult time."
The moderator of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Lorna Hood, tweeted: "Sadness as we hear of the death of pupil at Liberton High School.The moderator of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Lorna Hood, tweeted: "Sadness as we hear of the death of pupil at Liberton High School.
"Our prayers and heartfelt compassion go out to her family and school community.""Our prayers and heartfelt compassion go out to her family and school community."
Edinburgh City Council was fined £8,000 in February after a pupil received serious injuries when she fell down a lift shaft at Liberton High School.Edinburgh City Council was fined £8,000 in February after a pupil received serious injuries when she fell down a lift shaft at Liberton High School.
Morgan Seaton, a fourth year Liberton High School pupil, was 15 at the time of the accident on 8 December 2011.Morgan Seaton, a fourth year Liberton High School pupil, was 15 at the time of the accident on 8 December 2011.
Another pupil at the school died in December while playing for Tynecastle FC's under-14s.Another pupil at the school died in December while playing for Tynecastle FC's under-14s.
The 13-year-old collapsed during a match at Saughton Sports complex in Edinburgh on 22 December.The 13-year-old collapsed during a match at Saughton Sports complex in Edinburgh on 22 December.