China Gym Collapse: Nine people were killed and two others were seriously injured after the roof of a school gym collapsed in Quiquihar city of China’s Heilongjiang province. There were 19 people in the No. 34 Middle School in Longsha district when the roof of the gym built on an area of about 1,200 square meters collapsed on Sunday (July 23).
The municipal search and rescue headquarters of Quiquihar city said that four people survived the accident, but 15 people were trapped. Official news agency Xinhua reported on Monday (July 24) that 13 people have been evacuated so far, of whom three were found dead and six others succumbed during treatment.
600 more people present at the spot
More than 600 persons including fire fighters, police and medical teams were deployed for the rescue operation at the incident site. The rescue operation was carried out using seven sets of heavy machinery and 15 ambulances. Due to the huge number of people trapped in the debris, it had become very difficult to save.
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accused in police custody
Rescue operation is still going on after the accident in Quiquihar city of Heilongjiang province of China. Initial investigation revealed that construction workers building another educational building nearby had illegally placed perlite (a material used in construction work) on the roof of the gym and it had gained weight due to water absorption during rains. The matter is being thoroughly investigated. Xinhua said that the in-charge of the construction company has been taken into police custody.
The incident has sparked a nationwide debate on the safety of school buildings. This has brought to the fore the importance of regular security tests and maintenance of school infrastructure, especially in areas prone to natural calamities.
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