EASTWOOD Primary School is mourning the loss of a young teacher.

Louise Carey, 29, collapsed and died on her way home to Rayleigh yesterday.

She was rushed to Southend Hospital but medics could not save her.

Miss Carey, from Rayleigh, had finished her first year as a newly qualified teacher and had a bright future ahead of her.

She joined the school in Rayleigh Road, Leigh in September 2012.

Headteacher Rebecca Perman said: "She was a very loving and caring member of staff. Its hard to news to take.”

Pupils and staff are being offered counselling.

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