Two Year 9 pupils from the same school died in separate incidents on the same day.
The students, who attended Horndean Technology College in Horndean, Hampshire, passed away on Monday, July 7, the school shared on its Facebook page.
It said neither teenager died on school premises and the incidents were unrelated but did not give any more details surrounding the deaths.
The school wrote: ‘We are sad to share with you that two of our Year 9 students passed away on Monday 7 July, in unrelated incidents outside of College.
‘We are saddened by this news and know that the community naturally will be too. Both students were valued members of HTC, and we will all miss them greatly.’
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It said the school’s thoughts are with the two pupils’ families and friends.
‘We have shared the news with our students,’ it continued. ‘We understand that families will want to support their children through this extremely difficult time and below we have provided some links to useful resources to help in conversations.’
“The Revd Richard Hutchins, Vicar of the United Benefice of Catherington and Clanfield from the local parish church will put tealights out for people to light and arrange a prayer tree for people to add their prayers.
‘The church will remain open for the next few days for people to seek a quiet place should they wish to do so.’
It added that for all those living on the eastern side of Horndean, Holy Trinity (Blendworth) is also available for ‘quiet reflection’, with tea lights be available for the next few days.
The post continued: ‘In due course, we will be considering how best to remember and celebrate both students’ lives in College, and we will update you on this at an appropriate time.
‘HTC will be happy to receive flowers and gestures of condolence at the main Reception this week.”
The Metro has contacted Hampshire Police.
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