Tragedy struck an Edinburgh school when a boy died onsite.

Teachers at Kaimes School in the Liberton area rang 999 yesterday afternoon.

Paramedics raced to the area but the student, 17, was pronounced dead shortly after midday.

The school – which is designed for those with complex needs on the autism spectrum – remains closed today and is not expected to reopen this week.

Students and staff have been left ‘shocked’ by the devastating turn of events, Edinburgh Live reports.

There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy’s death, but officers are following several lines of enquiry.

Amanda Hatton, executive director of education and children’s services at the City of Edinburgh Council, said: ‘I am absolutely saddened to hear this tragic news and my immediate thoughts are with the family.

‘My heartfelt sympathies go out to the school community and everyone who has been affected. Support is being offered to any pupils or staff who may require it.’

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ‘Around 11:30am on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, police responded to a concern for a person call at a school on Lasswade Road, Edinburgh.

‘Medical assistance was provided by paramedics to a 17-year-old boy, however, he died at the scene.

‘There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.’

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