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Dublin Live
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Laura Lyne

15-year-old dies in Crumlin children's hospital after falling ill in Kildare secondary school

An investigation has been launched by gardai after a teenager fell ill in a Kildare school and later died in hospital.

The tragic incident happened yesterday when the 15-year-old fell ill in the school's gymnasium in Clane, Co Kildare.

He was rushed to Crumlin Children's Hospital where he sadly died that afternoon.

Gardai have confirmed that a post mortem will take place which will determine the course of their invesigation.

A garda spokeswoman told Dublin Live: "Gardaí are investigating the sudden death of a 15 year old male that occurred in a gymnasium at a local school in Clane, Co. Kildare, Tuesday 3rd of September. 

"After becoming unwell he was taken to Crumlin Children’s Hospital where he passed away later this afternoon. 

"A Post-mortem is due to take place which will determine the course of the investigation."

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