School staff immediately called 911 and began emergency lifesaving measures
A 6-year-old student at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay died Wednesday after being seriously injured when a large video display board fell on campus, according to a statement from Brevard Public Schools.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — A 6-year-old student at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay died Wednesday after being seriously injured when a large video display board fell on campus, according to a statement from Brevard Public Schools.
Emergency responders were called to the elementary school around 11:36 a.m. after the accident, BPS school officials said. The student suffered serious injuries after the large video display board fell.
School staff immediately called 911 and began emergency lifesaving measures while awaiting first responders. The child was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center, where medical personnel continued efforts to resuscitate the student.
“We are devastated by this unimaginable loss,” Brevard Public Schools Chief Strategic Communications Officer Janet Murnaghan said in a statement, extending their condolences to the student’s family, loved ones, classmates, and others in the school community affected by the tragedy.
The school’s statement did not explain what caused the display board to fall. Officials also did not release additional information about the child, citing the family’s privacy.
“Our hearts are with this family during an incredibly difficult time,” BPS officials said. “We ask our entire school community to keep the family, their classmates, and our staff in their thoughts as we mourn this tremendous loss together.”
No additional information about the student was released out of respect for the family’s privacy.
