A classroom block wall has collapsed, killing a teacher and critically injuring at least seven learners at Arise and Prosper Nursery School, Kyangamwoyo village, Kijunjuba Sub-county, Masindi District.
The deceased teacher has been identified as Bridget Alinaitwe. The incident occurred at about 4 p.m. today during a heavy downpour. The teacher met her fate while trying to rescue pupils from falling bricks or rubble. She was rushed to Kitara Medical Centre, where she unfortunately died.
Mr. Bwohe Mansure, the Kijunjubwa Sub County Chairperson disclosed that four learners were also injured during the calamity and are currently getting treatment.
The politician attributed the incident to heavy downpours and weak classroom structures. Bwohe emphasizes the importance of constructing permanent and safe structures to prevent such incidents in the future.
The acting Masindi District Education Officer, Monica Kiiza, says the school does not have a license to operate.
Julius Allan Hakiza, the Albertine Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed the incident and said learners were rushed to Masindi Hospital, where they are getting treatment. Hakiza, however, said he has yet to get the particulars of the deceased and the injured learners.
“It’s true a teacher has died after the classroom wall collapsed on them, and the learners were rushed to Masindi Hospital, where they are getting treatment; however, I’m yet to get their particulars” Hakiza said.