Ceiling plaster collapses on students during class

Four students were hospitalized after ceiling plaster collapsed while they were attending class at a high school in Eskişehir.

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Ceiling plaster collapses on students during class

The incident occurred around 11:10 AM at the Yunusemre Industrial and Technical Anatolian High School, located on Bülbülcük Street in the Yıldıztepe neighborhood.

Ceiling plaster collapses on students during class

According to the information obtained, while a lesson was being taught in a classroom, the plaster on the ceiling suddenly fell onto the students. As a result of the incident, 4 students were injured after being struck on their heads and various parts of their bodies.

Ceiling plaster collapses on students during class

Teachers were the first to intervene to help the students. Upon notification, 112 Emergency Service teams were dispatched to the scene.

Ceiling plaster collapses on students during class

Two of the injured students were taken to Yunusemre State Hospital, while the other 2 were transported to the Eskişehir Osmangazi University (ESOGÜ) Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

Ceiling plaster collapses on students during class

It was learned that the general health condition of the injured students is good, and police teams have launched an investigation into the incident.

Ceiling plaster collapses on students during class

Officials from the Eskişehir Provincial Directorate of National Education made a statement regarding the matter. In the statement, it was noted that the incident occurred due to temperature differences. It was also stated that education and training at the school would not be interrupted.