Grade four pupil dies at Limpopo school after swallowing pen lid

A grade four pupil from Limpopo has died after accidentally swallowing a ballpoint pen lid.

The incident happened on Monday afternoon while the pupil was in class at the Moriting Primary School in the Capricorn South Education District.

Accident

The Limpopo Education Department said the tragic incident occurred when a pupil accidentally swallowed a pen’s lid and then told his teacher he was struggling to breathe.

“Immediate action was taken to rush him to the hospital, however, despite the best efforts of the medical staff, they were unable to save him.”

Support

Limpopo MEC for Education Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya extended the department’s sincerest condolences to the family and the school community.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the learner’s family during this difficult and heartbreaking time. No parent must ever bury their child. To his little classmates and teachers, we encourage them to stay strong,” said Lerule-Ramakhanya.

The department has arranged for psychosocial services for the family and pupils at the school.

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