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Under-construction roof of school auditorium collapses in Keralam; no casualties

The Hindu Nov 07, 2026 at 04:04 PM IST India

AI summary

An under-construction concrete roof at PKS Higher Secondary School in Kanjiramkulam collapsed on November 7, 2026, but no one was injured. The collapse occurred after heavy rain affected the structure, and workers evacuated safely.

Key takeaways

  • The tin-sheet roof was being replaced with a concrete structure when it collapsed.
  • Heavy rain on Friday weakened the new roof, leading to its failure.
  • No students were present because it was a non‑working day, preventing casualties.
  • Public Works Department will investigate possible construction defects.
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