A 13-year-old student from Huravee School tragically passed away while eating at the school earlier today.

According to an official from Hulhumale' Hospital, the girl was rushed to the hospital in an emergency, but was declared dead upon arrival.

The cause of death has not yet been confirmed, with authorities still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police have issued a statement confirming that the student was taken to the hospital after a medical emergency at the school, and has been pronounced dead, but further details remain unclear at this time.

The case is currently being investigated.