MAPUSA
A 14-year-old student of St Anthony's High School died in a tragic incident on Thursday morning after she was struck by a hockey ball during a practice session on the school playground.
According to police, the girl was participating in a routine hockey practice along with other students when the incident occurred.
“After she was struck by the ball, she fell unconscious on the ground,” a police official said.
She was immediately rushed by the school management to the District Hospital Mapusa for emergency treatment. However, despite efforts to revive her, she later succumbed to her injuries.
The body has been sent to the Goa Medical College Hospital for postmortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death.
The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the school and the village of Guirim, with students, teachers and residents expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss.
Teachers described the girl as a bright and well-behaved student who was also actively involved in sports.
“She was not only good in academics but also enthusiastic about extracurricular activities,” a teacher said.
Police have initiated inquest proceedings, and further investigation is underway to determine the circumstances leading to the incident.
