A learner from Laerskool Mayville in Pretoria is in critical condition after she fell from the second-floor balcony of the school building.

The incident happened on Thursday morning during school hours.

Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said the department was aware of the incident, adding that it was deeply concerned about what had happened.

“Emergency medical services and the parents of the learner were immediately called,” he said.

The learner was airlifted to Milpark Hospital for medical care.

“We have launched an investigation into circumstances surrounding this incident.”

Mabona said that the department had also dispatched its psycho-social support team to the school to offer necessary support to all affected by the incident.