Two fifth-grade students from an international school in the Asgiriya area, Kandy were rushed to Kandy General Hospital yesterday (22) following an incident where a ceiling fan collapsed during school hours.
Hospital sources have reported that one student sustained injuries to the eye, while the other suffered head injuries as a result of the incident.
Parents of the injured students have alleged negligence on the part of the school administration, claiming that the ceiling fan had been swinging precariously due to faulty electric wires for several days prior to the accident. Despite repeated warnings about the potential danger posed to the children, no action was taken to address the issue.
Furthermore, parents have voiced their dissatisfaction over recent fee hikes imposed by the school, including an increase in monthly fees to 5000 rupees and additional charges for photocopying services.
