A school girl suffered injuries and others had a narrow escape when the portion of roof of a classroom collapsed in Kaapu village of Dharamjaigarh development block in Jashpur district.
The incident took place at Kaapu Higher Secondary School.
“Suddenly a portion of the roof of class 11th came crashing down. A student, Kanti Mahant, was injured while others had a close shave. After the incident everyone started running helter-skelter,” said a woman staff of the school.
The injured student was immediately rushed to Kaapu Primary Health Centre from where she was referred to Patthalgaon Civil Hospital.
“The condition of the injured student is stable. She is undergoing treatment and will recuperate soon,” according to Dr James Minj, Block Medical Officer.