St Ninian's school in 'state of shock' following death of student

Tuesday, 11 March 2014 00:00

Ongoing support will be given to staff and students at St Ninian’s following the death of a pupil.

14-year-old Lucia Porter was killed in a road traffic collision on Saturday night.

The car she was travelling in, along with seven other teenagers, crashed on the Switchback Road near Peel.

The school says it is in a ‘state of shock’ following the news – a book of condolence has been opened for students to record their thoughts.

Headteacher Andy Fox says help from bereavement counsellors is available for those people who need support:

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