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Two pupils killed as water tank falls on classroom in Anambra [Photos]
Two pupils have been killed while two others sustained serious injuries when an overhead water tank fell on their classroom at Royal Kings Foundation Nursery and Primary School, Nkpor-Agu in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The tank of about 800 gallons capacity filled with water fell from its high stand on the roof of their classroom on Wednesday.
It was gathered that the victims, three boys, and a girl were immediately rushed to the hospital, where two of them were confirmed dead.
Confirming the incident, police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed said the Commissioner of Police, John Abang had already commiserated with parents of the victims.
He said he had also ordered for a discreet investigation to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident.
Mohammed said,
“At about 11:15am, an overhead tank filled with water fell into a classroom of Royal Kings Foundation nursery and primary school Nkpor-Agu in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.
“Police patrol team led by DPO Ogidi Division CSP Mark Ijarafu rushed to the scene. On arrival it was discovered that the overhead tank of about 800 gallons capacity filled with water fell from its high stand from a neighbouring house adjacent to the school on the roof of the pre-nursery class and directly into the classroom.
“As a result, four children sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to Idemili Hospital Nkpor for medical attention.
“Unfortunately, two of the children namely, Wisdom Ezewudo ‘m’ aged about three years and a female pupil of about 2years, whose identity is yet to be ascertained were confirmed dead on arrival by a medical doctor.
“Two others namely Chimelumeze Obelenwa ‘m’ aged One year seven months and Kosisochukwu Anthony ‘m’ aged One year ten months are responding to treatment.”
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