A volunteer and member of the school community tragically passed away, leading to the closure of a primary school in Gloucestershire. Waterwells Primary School in Quedgeley shut down after an incident that required an air ambulance to be called. The Greenshaw Learning Trust is offering support to students and staff during this challenging period.
Gloucestershire County Council confirmed the closure of Waterwells Primary Academy for the day, with plans for the school and pre-school to resume normal operations on Monday, as reported by GloucestershireLive.
The Greenshaw Learning Trust expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the valued volunteer and community member, extending thoughts and condolences to the individual’s family, friends, and all affected by the tragedy. Support is being provided to students, staff, and families, with a request for privacy to be respected during this difficult time.
Responding to an incident in Quedgeley at 4:13 pm, the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity dispatched a crew that included a critical care doctor, a trainee critical care doctor, and a specialist paramedic to assist a patient on-site, according to a spokesperson speaking to the BBC.