A Grade One pupil from Laerskool Oosterkruin died tragically on Monday afternoon, when a sliding gate fell on her.<\/p>\n
The incident took place at about 4pm, at the aftercare centre she was attending in Sunnyridge.<\/p>
Mark Rudman, owner of EMRS (Emergency Medical Response Services) was the first paramedic on scene.<\/p>\n
\u201cI found the little girl lying in the driveway and immediately started CPR,\u201d he said.<\/p>
\u201cThe patient had severe head injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n
The youngster was transferred to the Life Roseacres Clinic, but unfortunately died as a result of her injuries.<\/p>\n
Principal of Laerskool Oosterkruin Chris Kruger told the GCN the incident was a huge shock to the school.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was a beautiful little girl, a typical Grade One, full of life, and we are going to miss her,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is unbelievable and I don\u2019t know how her parents will be able to get over this.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sgt Styles Maome, the communications officer for the Primrose SAPS, said that an inquest docket had been opened at the station and they were investigating a case of a gate falling on a child.<\/p>\n
The GCN has attempted to contact the parents of the child for comment, but have been unable to reach them as yet.<\/p>\n