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School gate collapse in Bagalkot injures four students

Published on: 06 Jul 2026, 02:14 PM

Four students were injured on Monday when a gate at their school in Balkundi village, Bagalkot district, Karnataka, partially collapsed. The incident occurred during school hours.

The injured students were promptly taken to hospitals in Bagalkot and Ilkal for treatment. Medical officials have stated that all four are in stable condition and recovering.

Local police visited the spot and have initiated an investigation. A case is being registered, and further details regarding the cause of the collapse are awaited.

School authorities have assured that necessary safety measures will be reviewed to prevent such incidents in the future.

Source: The Hindu

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