School building collapses in Keralam’s Chalakudy, holiday averts major tragedy

Sree Krishna Jayanti holiday averted a potential tragedy on Friday (September 4, 2026) when a portion of the Chayipankuzhi Government UP School building in Kodassery grama panchayat in Thrissur, Keralam, collapsed allegedly in the impact of the ongoing construction of the Hill Highway.

First, a wall near the school collapsed at a spot where excavation was being carried out for the Hill Highway project. Soon, a portion of the school building and the open stage also came crashing down.

The collapse is believed to have been triggered by extensive excavation carried out close to the school building as part of the highway construction. A large pit had reportedly been dug adjacent to the structure, weakening the ground around its foundation.

The affected classrooms have not been used since the highway work began, amid concerns over the safety of the building. The campus was deserted on Friday due to the holiday.