Overview
- Emergency services were called just after 2pm on 8 October to Penrhys Primary School in Ferndale to a medical episode, and the pupil later died in hospital.
- The girl has been named locally as Olivia‑Grace Huxter, and relatives posted online tributes describing their loss.
- Penrhys Primary closed on Thursday following what it called a traumatic event and reopened on Friday, with council officials confirming support for pupils and staff.
- Family members described the incident as a freak accident with no one to blame, and the formal cause of death will be confirmed after the post‑mortem.
- Community efforts include pupils collecting donations and a GoFundMe for funeral costs that has raised more than £9,000, according to family statements reported by the Mail.