At least four children dead in school roof collapse in India
The tragedy took place on Friday morning shortly after daily prayers at a government-run school in Barmer district. Authorities say about 25 to 30 students were inside the classroom when the ceiling suddenly gave way.
Local police believe the building's deteriorating structure, worsened by recent heavy rainfall, may have caused the collapse. 'Some of the injured are in critical condition,' senior police officer Amit Kumar told the Press Trust of India.
Rajasthan's education minister, Madan Dilawar, said he had instructed officials to oversee the medical treatment of the injured and ensure families receive support. 'I have directed the authorities to make proper arrangements and to oversee the injured children's treatment, and to ensure they do not face any kind of difficulties,' he told AajTak news channel.
Dilawar added that a formal investigation would be launched to determine the exact cause. 'I have also spoken to the collector and directed authorities to take stock of the situation and help in whatever way possible,' he said.
Footage broadcast on Indian television showed locals and emergency workers using cranes to clear debris as anxious parents looked on. The sound of relatives wailing could be heard near the site.
Rescue efforts were ongoing late into the day. Local media said 32 students had been pulled out alive so far, though some were severely injured.
'Instructions have been given to the concerned authorities to ensure proper treatment for the injured children,' Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said in a statement on X.
Rajasthan, known for its extreme weather, has experienced intense monsoon rains in recent weeks, raising concerns over the safety of ageing infrastructure in rural schools.
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At least four children have been killed and 17 others injured after the roof of a school building collapsed in India's western state of Rajasthan, according to local reports. The tragedy took place on Friday morning shortly after daily prayers at a government-run school in Barmer district. Authorities say about 25 to 30 students were inside the classroom when the ceiling suddenly gave way. Local police believe the building's deteriorating structure, worsened by recent heavy rainfall, may have caused the collapse. 'Some of the injured are in critical condition,' senior police officer Amit Kumar told the Press Trust of India. Rajasthan's education minister, Madan Dilawar, said he had instructed officials to oversee the medical treatment of the injured and ensure families receive support. 'I have directed the authorities to make proper arrangements and to oversee the injured children's treatment, and to ensure they do not face any kind of difficulties,' he told AajTak news channel. Dilawar added that a formal investigation would be launched to determine the exact cause. 'I have also spoken to the collector and directed authorities to take stock of the situation and help in whatever way possible,' he said. Footage broadcast on Indian television showed locals and emergency workers using cranes to clear debris as anxious parents looked on. The sound of relatives wailing could be heard near the site. Rescue efforts were ongoing late into the day. Local media said 32 students had been pulled out alive so far, though some were severely injured. 'Instructions have been given to the concerned authorities to ensure proper treatment for the injured children,' Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said in a statement on X. Rajasthan, known for its extreme weather, has experienced intense monsoon rains in recent weeks, raising concerns over the safety of ageing infrastructure in rural schools.
