Class VIII student dies after house roof collapses in Vellore

A 15-year-old student died in Vellore after the roof of his house collapsed following heavy rains. Local police have registered a case and are investigating the incident involving the dilapidated structure.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks posed by aging infrastructure during extreme weather events in urban areas.
A Class VIII student was killed after the plastering of the roof of the house collapsed on him in Gudiyatham town in Vellore on Wednesday due to rain.
Straightforward reporting of a tragic local news event.
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