5 students hurt as roof plaster falls in Karwar

NT Correspondent

Five students of a private convent school were injured when the cement plaster of the room roof came crashing down in Ankola on Wednesday.

According to police, the incident occurred during the lunch break. The injured include four fourth standard students and they have been admitted to hospital for treatment.

The desk, books and tiffin boxes of the students were seen strewn everywhere, said sources adding that a major tragedy was averted as most of the students were outside the classroom.

In all, 66 students are studying in fourth standard. On receipt of information, Ankola police and the block education officer visited the spot.