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16-yr-old student dies in hospital after collapsing during rugby training at school

16-yr-old student dies in hospital after collapsing during rugby training at school

By Mikaele Liga
11/06/2024
Photo: I stock

A 16-year-old student who collapsed during a rugby training session at a prominent school in Suva passed away last night, after being admitted at the CWM Hospital.

This has been confirmed to fijivillage News by the school.

They say the student was admitted on Friday afternoon.

The Ministry of Education and Fiji Police Force are yet to provide further details.

Stay with us for updates.

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