Schoolboy dies after being hit by ceiling fan in classroom

5 October 2023 10:30 am Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 7 Bookmark

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A 14-year-old boy studying at the Pussellawa Hindu National School died after being hit by a ceiling fan in the classroom yesterday.

Police said the tragedy occurred after a ceremony held at the school.

Police investigations have revealed that while the student had been playing with some other children and had climbed onto the table after stepping on a chair he was hit by the fan and injured.

The student was a resident of Pupurassa. His remains are at the Gampola Hospital mortuary and the post-mortem is scheduled to be conducted.

Pussellawa Police are conducting further investigations.(DSB)

Comments - 7

Jude Thursday, 05 October 2023 10:49 AM

There's always first time for everything!!

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Ahamed Thursday, 05 October 2023 10:51 AM

My deepest sympathy for the family, teachers and student should alway note Safety First, lesson for the other schools island wide.

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chandrika ekanayake Thursday, 05 October 2023 11:42 AM

The respective teacher should be panished. It is teacher's responsibility caring children. The principal should have cared whether teachers do their duties correctly. The principal also responsible for this.

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Ram Thursday, 05 October 2023 03:09 PM

He has asked for trouble by his actions. Sad freak accident

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Dee Thursday, 05 October 2023 06:04 PM

Someone please comment calling for the education minister to resign!

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Tissa Fernando Thursday, 05 October 2023 06:24 PM

May be after smoking weed? May be ICE. Investigate please.

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GERIATRIC Thursday, 05 October 2023 06:28 PM

STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE MORE COMMON SENSE. DEEPEST SYMPATHIES!

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