Middle School Student Suddenly Dies While Playing Soccer with Friends... Under Police Investigation

Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Police Agency

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] A middle school student who was playing soccer with friends suddenly died, and the police are investigating the cause of death.

According to the Geoje Police Station in Gyeongnam on the 29th, A (13), who was playing soccer at a middle school playground in Geoje at 11:47 a.m. the previous day, lost consciousness and collapsed.

At the time, friends who were kicking the ball with A informed a teacher, who then called 119. A was transported to the hospital by the 119 emergency medical team but ultimately passed away about an hour later.

It was confirmed that there was no impact such as being hit by the ball or colliding with friends.

The police plan to investigate any underlying illnesses with the bereaved family and determine the exact cause of death through an autopsy.