On Friday (July 25th), the roof of a school in the western Indian state of Rajasthan suddenly collapsed, resulting in the deaths of at least 4 children with 17 others injured. There are fears that dozens more may be trapped under the rubble.
According to Reuters, a local police officer who preferred to remain anonymous stated that the building of the school was very old, and the roof collapse may have been caused by heavy rainfall in the area.
Madan Dilawar, the Education Minister of Rajasthan, told the Indian news channel AajTak, “After morning prayers, the roof collapsed with 25 to 30 children inside the room.”
News footage shows local residents gathered at the collapse site. As rescue workers used cranes to remove the debris, anguished cries of students’ families could be heard.
Local media reports indicate that 32 students have been safely rescued, but the rescue operation is still ongoing.
Bhajanlal Sharma, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, mentioned on social media, “We have directed the relevant authorities to ensure that the injured children receive proper treatment.”
Local police officers have noted that some of the injured children are in critical condition.
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