Wednesday, November 14, 2012

A Lavender Hill student died at a school gym

Mluleki Mrwebi
14 November 2012

A Lavender Hill student Mogamat Nazeer Peterson died after he stepped on the treadmill at the Lavender Hill high school gym.

Pupils and teachers held a memorial service at the school today.

Bronagh Casey, Spokeswoman for Education MEC Donald Grant, said the school gym formed part of a Mass Participation, Opportunity and Development centre to provide sport and recreational facilities in selected communities after hours. 

Casey said the Ministry office has sent messages of condolences to the family and they have been given counseling.

She added that the police are investigating the incident.

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