A female student died Monday after collapsing during a gym class at Rick Hansen Secondary School in Abbotsford. The Abbotsford School District confirmed the student death and said a grief counselling team will be on site to help students and staff cope with the sudden death. Children witnessed the Grade 9 student collapse during a run on the track near the school, according to three parents interviewed by CBC. School officials confirmed the student died in hospital. "We can confirm that a student at Rick Hansen Secondary suffered a medical emergency during class yesterday.

Source: CBC News October 20, 2020 19:30 UTC