Eighth-grade girl dies in Springdale

SPRINGDALE -- An eighth-grader at Lakeside Junior High School collapsed and died shortly after starting basketball practice Tuesday morning, according to a statement from Rick Schaeffer, a Springdale School District spokesman.

The girl was identified as Adia Smith, according to the statement. The cause of death is unknown, according to the statement.

The principal will be available to speak today, the statement said.

Metro on 11/16/2016

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