At least four children dead in school roof collapse in India

At least four children dead in school roof collapse in India
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At least four children have died and 17 others were injured after the roof of a school building collapsed in Rajasthan, a western state of India, Al Jazeera reported. The incident occurred on Friday morning, shortly after daily prayers, at a government-run school in Barmer district. Authorities reported that around 25 to 30 students were inside the classroom when the ceiling suddenly gave way.

Police suspect that the collapse was caused by the building’s deteriorating condition, which was worsened by recent heavy rainfall. Senior police officer Amit Kumar told the Press Trust of India that some of the injured children are in critical condition.

Television footage showed locals and emergency responders using cranes to clear debris as anxious parents gathered nearby, with sounds of grieving relatives audible at the site. Rescue operations continued late into the day, with local media reporting that 32 students have been rescued so far, some seriously injured.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma posted on X that instructions have been given to ensure proper treatment for the injured children. The region, known for extreme weather, has faced heavy monsoon rains recently, raising concerns about the safety of aging school infrastructure in rural areas.