Pupil taken to hospital after being found 'unresponsive' at Aston Academy in Swallownest

Paramedics have been sent to Aston Academy, near Sheffield, this afternoon after a pupil was found ‘unresponsive’.

They were among several emergency service crews sent to the scene this afternoon.

Eye witnesses described seeing five police cars, an ambulance and a fire engine at the scene on Aughton Road, in Swallownest, this afternoon.

A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Police said shortly before 4pm: “Emergency services are on scene at the school after a student was found unresponsive. They are now in hospital and their family has been informed.”

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Aston Acedemy, in Swallownest, where police said a pupil had been found 'unresponsive'placeholder image
Aston Acedemy, in Swallownest, where police said a pupil had been found 'unresponsive'
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