A 15-year-old student died during a cross-country race at a middle school in Flers, located in the Orne department of France. The student, who was in the third grade at the Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin middle school, collapsed during the event held on Friday, October 9. Despite the quick response from firefighters, the student could not be revived and passed away at the scene. The school director, Pascal Dousse, expressed the school community’s grief in a statement reported by Actu, a French news outlet. A psychological support team has been set up to assist students, parents, and staff in processing the tragedy. The mayor of Flers, Jean-François Brisset, shared his deep sorrow, offering condolences to the student’s family, classmates, and teachers. This incident follows another tragic event in Flers just days earlier, when a 15-year-old boy died after colliding with a bus while riding an electric scooter on October 5. These two deaths have left the local community in shock and mourning. Authorities and local officials are working to understand the circumstances surrounding both incidents. The mayor has announced that an homage will be held for the two young people during the next municipal council meeting on Monday, October 12. This gesture aims to honor their memory and provide a space for the community to come together in remembrance. In the wake of these tragedies, the focus has shifted to ensuring the safety of students and the broader community. While the causes of the deaths are still under investigation, the events have prompted discussions about the need for increased awareness and preventive measures in schools and public spaces. The community is now seeking ways to support each other and prevent similar incidents in the future.