On Cam: Students Injured After Sudden Classroom Wall Collapse in Vadodara

On Cam: Students Injured After Sudden Classroom Wall Collapse in Vadodara
The balcony wall collapse at Shree Narayan Vidyalaya on Waghodia Road has left students injured.
In a shocking incident, half a dozen children were injured when a wall of Shree Narayan Vidyalaya, a private school on Waghodia Road in Vadodara, collapsed during lunch break on Friday. The collapse of the balcony wall, which fell into the parking area reserved for students’ cycles, left one student with head injuries requiring stitches.
Half a dozen children were injured when a wall of a private school collapsed in Vadodara, Gujarat. This accident happened during lunch break.
— Suraj G Naik (@yoursurajnaik) July 20, 2024
To run every school, building safety certificate has to be obtained every year. Was the safety certificate of this school taken? pic.twitter.com/LS9eqgmDKF
Parents expressed their anger at the school management, accusing them of neglecting necessary repairs that could have prevented such a dangerous incident. This collapse has raised serious questions about the school’s compliance with safety standards and whether it had the required safety certificate, which must be renewed annually.
Ensuring adherence to safety regulations is critical to prevent such accidents and protect students. Authorities are likely to investigate if the school followed these norms and whether any lapses contributed to the incident. The focus now is on the children’s recovery and ensuring accountability for maintaining a safe learning environment.