In western India’s Gujarat, a private school experienced a shocking incident when a classroom wall collapsed during lunch break, injuring six students.

The incident took place in Vadodara city on July 19.

Visuals showed the wall, located on the first floor, gave way suddenly, causing students and their desks to fall. The children were shocked and were quickly told to evacuate the building by the teachers and help was called to rescue the injured kids.

According to reports, the children were quickly taken to a hospital, where they were found to be out of danger. This event has sparked an investigation into the building’s structural integrity, as the school, approximately 15 years old, is now under scrutiny for potential neglect in maintenance. Parents and locals have expressed outrage at the administration’s oversight.

The collapse also resulted in the evacuation of the entire building, with emergency services swiftly responding to the scene. Parents have demanded immediate action and accountability from the school management, highlighting concerns about the safety standards upheld by educational institutions in the area. Local authorities are now conducting a thorough inspection of the school premises and have pledged to enforce stricter regulations to prevent such incidents in the future. The school administration, facing heavy criticism, has promised full cooperation with the investigation and assured families of the students’ safety going forward.

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