9-year-old girl dies day after falling down school stairs in Telangana
A nine-year-old girl died in Telangana, India, after falling down a flight of stairs at her school. Authorities are investigating the incident, which was captured on CCTV, noting the child had a pre-existing heart condition.
Why it matters
The tragic incident highlights concerns regarding school safety protocols and the need for adequate supervision in educational environments.
HYDERABAD: A nine-year-old girl died on Friday, a day after she fell down a flight of stairs at her school in Shadnagar.According to Shadnagar CI K Seetharam, the incident occurred on Thursday when the girl, identified as Varnika, was reportedly descending the school stairs and lost her balance. She sustained serious injuries and was shifted to a nearby hospital by school staff. She died while undergoing treatment on Friday.CI Seetharam said no complaint had been lodged with the police as of Friday night.
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