Girl dies after school game
A 12-year-old girl died today after being struck by a ball at a school in Basildon, Essex, the East of England Ambulance Service said.
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Schoolgirl dies after being hit by rugby ball
12 year old Leonie Nice fell and suffered a fit when she was struck by the ball at midday on Tuesday 13th March, at school in Basildon, Essex. She died soon after at Basildon Hospital.
Girl hit by rugby ball: did she suffer a fit?
Leonie Nice was in a PE lesson at Woodlands Comprehensive School in Basildon, Essex, when she was hit in the chest with a ball.
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Leonie was 'delightful' girl
A 12-year-old girl has died after being hit by a rugby ball during a PE lesson. Leonie Nice was catching the ball during a lesson at Woodlands School in Takely End, Basildon, Essex, when she was hit in the chest. Andy White, headteacher, said Leonie was a 'delightful and kind girl'.
Girl's death: she was struck by rugby ball
A statement from Woodlands School in Basildon said: "Leonie Nice, a year 7 pupil, was catching a rugby ball in a PE lesson when she was hit in the chest by the ball. Leonie keeled over and appeared to go into a fit. Our trained first-aiders gave CPR at the scene and the ambulance arrived quickly"
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Girl dies after being struck by ball
A 12-year-old girl died today after being struck by a ball at a school in Basildon, Essex, the East of England Ambulance Service said. More later