Girl, 16, dies in fall from school building in Seremban

 The cops were alerted to the incident at 10.48am after the victim was found unconscious in the school compound.

Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad said the case has been classified as sudden death. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

A 16-year-old girl died after falling from a school building in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, this morning.

Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad said they were alerted to the incident at 10.48am after the victim was found unconscious in the school compound.

Police personnel were immediately dispatched to the school, where medical officers confirmed her death.

“We have conducted checks at the scene and identified several people who can assist in our investigation.

“The victim’s body has been sent to Rembau Hospital for an autopsy.

“The case has been classified as sudden death,” he said in a statement.

Separately, the Negeri Sembilan education department said it has launched an internal investigation into the incident, and will cooperate with the police in its investigation.

“The department’s priority right now is to ensure the family receives the assistance they need. Psychosocial support will also be provided to all affected members of the school,” it said in a statement.

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