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JSS 3 student dies in school building collapse in Ondo

A student in Ondo has died after a section of the school building collapsed on top of her.

A section of St Andrew Grammar School, Ondo, collapsed on Friday, May 24, 2019 [Sahara Reporters]

The female student of Junior Secondary School 3, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was the only victim of the tragic incident which happened around 12 pm.

According to a report by Sahara Reporters, blocks that fell from the school building landed on her head.

The girl was rushed to the Ondo State Teaching Hospital for medical attention but a resident of the community who assisted in evacuating her said she died on the way.

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Police officers are reported to have arrived at the scene of the accident, with the school principal reported to have fled.

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