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Health
9-year-old student collapses and dies in Delhi school classroom, CCTV shows
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:01 PM
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A nine-year-old girl lost consciousness in a Delhi school classroom and later died, with the incident recorded on CCTV footage.
A nine‑year‑old student was found unconscious on the floor of a classroom at a school in Delhi, and she later succumbed to her injuries. The incident was captured by the school's CCTV system, which showed the child collapsing during class.
School authorities immediately called emergency services, but the girl could not be revived. Police have taken custody of the CCTV footage for further investigation and are probing the circumstances that led to the sudden collapse.
The Delhi education department has been notified, and officials have promised a thorough inquiry to determine whether any safety lapses or health issues contributed to the tragedy. Parents of other students have been informed, and counseling services are being arranged for the school community.
The case highlights concerns about student health monitoring in schools and the need for rapid emergency response mechanisms within educational institutions.
School authorities immediately called emergency services, but the girl could not be revived. Police have taken custody of the CCTV footage for further investigation and are probing the circumstances that led to the sudden collapse.
The Delhi education department has been notified, and officials have promised a thorough inquiry to determine whether any safety lapses or health issues contributed to the tragedy. Parents of other students have been informed, and counseling services are being arranged for the school community.
The case highlights concerns about student health monitoring in schools and the need for rapid emergency response mechanisms within educational institutions.