Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Rajasthan School Building Collapses, Resulting in Deaths and Injuries
Imagine a school building in India suddenly falling down while kids were in class.
Sadly, this happened in Rajasthan.
Some students died, and many others got hurt when a classroom collapsed.
The local adults quickly helped pull the kids out and rushed them to the hospital.
The government is paying for their medical care and looking into why the building fell.
They are also promising to fix other old buildings, showing how important it is to keep schools safe for everyone.
A school building in Jhalawar, Rajasthan collapsed, resulting in six confirmed fatalities.
The incident occurred during class hours, trapping 35 students under the debris of a classroom.
Over 30 students were injured and received initial treatment at Manoharthana Hospital.
Government officials, including the Education Minister and Chief Minister, responded with condolences and investigations.
Villagers reported that the school building had been deteriorating due to rainfall.
- Who
- Students and teachers of Peeplodi Government School.
- What
- A portion of a school building collapsed.
- When
- The collapse occurred during study hours.
- Where
- Peeplodi Government School, Jhalawar, Rajasthan.
- Why
- An investigation has been ordered to determine the cause of the collapse; villagers claim building deterioration from rainfall was a factor.
Villagers' View
Official Response
Building Condition
Villagers' View
The school building was in a state of disrepair for a long time.
Official Response
The exact reason for the collapse is yet to be determined by the investigation.
- Fatalities
- 6
- Injured
- Over 30
- Location
- Peeplodi Government School, Jhalawar, Rajasthan
- Class Involved
- Class 7
- Action Taken
- High-level investigation ordered
- Medical Expenses
- Covered by the government