School Roof Collapses in Nagarkurnool District as 110 Students Narrowly Escape Injury
More than 100 students narrowly escaped a major disaster on Friday morning when a portion of the concrete roof of a government primary school collapsed in Narlapur village, located in the Kollapur mandal of Nagarkurnool district. The incident occurred shortly after the children had stepped out of their classrooms to attend their morning prayers, leaving the affected Class IV classroom entirely unoccupied when the heavy concrete debris fell.
According to school authorities, around 110 students are currently enrolled and study at this primary school. Large chunks of the concrete roof caved in and crashed onto the floor inside the Class IV classroom. Because the students were gathered outside for their morning assembly at the time of the collapse, no injuries or casualties were reported.
Headmaster Janardhan stated that the school building is nearly 70 years old. Over the decades, the structure has deteriorated significantly to the point where it has become completely unsafe for both students and staff.
Janardhan revealed that similar incidents of falling concrete and structural deterioration have occurred several times in the past at the school. Despite the clear danger, classes continued to be held in the aging facility.
The headmaster noted that the school administration had repeatedly brought the dangerous condition of the building to the notice of the Education department officials. However, despite these repeated warnings and official communications, no action was taken by the department to repair the structure or relocate the students.
Following the collapse on Friday, Janardhan urged the government to take immediate action to safeguard the lives of the children. He requested that authorities either shift the school to a safer building immediately or construct a completely new school building to prevent any future accidents.
The incident has once again raised serious concerns over the condition of aging government school buildings across Telangana. It highlights the critical safety risks faced by students, particularly in rural areas where several schools continue to function in highly dilapidated structures.
