Girl, 15, dies during rounders game

Police confirmed a 15-year-old girl died during a rounders match at a Kent school Police confirmed a 15-year-old girl died during a rounders match at a Kent school

A 15-year-old girl has died during a school game of rounders.

Nicky Payne collapsed at about 11.30am on Tuesday during the game at Angley School, Cranbrook, Kent, a specialist sports college.

She was taken to hospital but doctors were unable to revive her, according to Kent Police.

A force spokesman said: "Kent Police was called to Angley School in Cranbrook, Kent, just after 11.30am today after a 15-year-old girl collapsed during a game of rounders.

"The girl, Nicky Payne, was taken to William Harvey Hospital in Ashford but hospital staff were unable to revive her.

"The death is being treated as unexplained but there are not currently thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

"Nicky's family are being supported by a family liaison officer from Kent Police and the coroner has been notified."

Comments(3)

mouthalmighty says...
10:00pm Tue 24 Apr 12

My sincere condolences to the family and of the young lady Nicola.

What is happening to our young people? Why all these deaths during sports? An enquiry needs to take place immediately.

mouthalmighty says...
10:05pm Tue 24 Apr 12

My apologies over my last comment. I meant Nicky not Nicola. Sorry to be so disrespectful.

sid naylor says...
9:21am Wed 25 Apr 12

Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used prolifically in soft drinks and sweets has been causing these tragic collapses globally.

Trade names, Nutrasweet, Spoonful, Equal.

This stuff needs to be banned now!

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