Beath High School: Schoolboy, 15, dies after suddenly taking unwell on Fife bus
The headteacher said pupils and staff were “devastated” by the news.
A 15-year-old schoolboy has died after suddenly taking unwell on a bus in Fife.
Emergency services were called after a report of a boy falling ill at the A92 Halbeath roundabout, Dunfermline, at around 1.45pm on Monday.
Police said the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
It has been confirmed the boy was a pupil at Beath High School in Cowdenbeath.
The headteacher at the school, Stephen Ross, confirmed the news that a senior pupil had died.
He 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.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.45pm on Monday, 24 November, 2025, we received a report that a 15-year-old male had taken unwell on a bus at A92 Halbeath roundabout, 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.”