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15-Year-Old Beath High Student Dies After Falling Unwell on Bus to Fife College

What happened: A 15-year-old pupil from Beath High School became unwell on a bus to Fife College and was pronounced dead near the A92 Halbeath roundabout in Dunfermline on Nov. 24.

Investigation: Police Scotland are treating the death as "unexplained" and inquiries are ongoing.

School response: Headteacher Stephen Ross confirmed the death, withheld the student's name, and said the school is providing support to pupils and staff.

08:27 AM, 11/26/2025Society
15-Year-Old Beath High Student Dies After Falling Unwell on Bus to Fife College

A 15-year-old pupil from Beath High School in Fife has died after becoming unwell on a school bus while travelling to Fife College. The incident occurred on Monday, Nov. 24, near the A92 Halbeath roundabout in Dunfermline.

Police Scotland said they received a call at around 1:45pm reporting that a 15-year-old male had become unwell on the vehicle. Emergency services attended and the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have described the death as unexplained and said inquiries are ongoing.

“Around 1.45pm on Monday, we received a report that a 15-year-old male had become unwell on a bus at A92 Halbeath roundabout, Dunfermline. Emergency services attended, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His death is being treated as unexplained, and inquiries are ongoing.” — Police Scotland

In a letter to parents, Stephen Ross, headteacher at Beath High School, confirmed the senior pupil’s death and said the student’s name has not been released. He wrote that the situation "deteriorated rapidly" and, despite the attendance of an ambulance, the young person tragically passed away.

Ross added: “We are all devastated by this news, and our thoughts are very much with the family and loved ones at this sensitive and difficult time.” He said the school is arranging support for pupils and staff, providing space and time for anyone who needs help.

Beath High School is based in Cowdenbeath. Police Scotland have said investigations remain active as they work to establish the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death.

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