A 15-year-old pupil from Beath High School has died after falling ill on a bus in Dunfermline, Fife. Emergency services pronounced the teenager dead at the scene on Monday afternoon, prompting an ongoing police investigation and an outpouring of grief from the school community.
Police Scotland received the report around 1:45pm on Monday, 24 November 2025. The boy had been travelling to Fife College to attend a course when he suddenly became unwell on the bus at the Halbeath roundabout.
Despite the attendance of emergency services, the pupil was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Investigation ongoing
Police Scotland confirmed the death is being treated as unexplained. A spokesperson said: «Around 1.45pm on Monday 24th November 2025 we received a report that a 15-year-old male had taken unwell on a bus at the Halbeath roundabout in Dunfermline. Emergency services attended, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been made aware. His death is being treated as unexplained, and enquiries are ongoing.»
School community devastated
Headteacher Stephen Ross described the school community as devastated. In a letter sent to parents, Beath High School stated the «situation deteriorated rapidly» and announced plans to gather the school community to «pay tribute and remember the young person».
Ross said: «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. We are looking after our young people and arranging support across the school community providing space, time and help to those who need it.»
The school is arranging support for pupils through guidance teachers and an educational psychologist. Parents have been asked to monitor their children's social media during this difficult time.
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