Roof collapse at Rajasthan PHC sparks panic
Roof collapse at Rajasthan PHC sparks panic
In a shocking incident, a portion of the roof at a primary health centre (PHC) in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district collapsed on Tuesday, triggering panic among staff and villagers, officials said.
The incident occurred in Jasrapur village of the Khetri subdivision, following which the PHC staff have been forced to work outside the dilapidated building, treating patients in the open.
Officials said the structure had long been declared unsafe, but health services continued there due to lack of an alternative facility.
“The roof collapse occurred with a loud, explosion-like sound. Thankfully, no one was inside the room at the time, which averted a major tragedy,” said Dr Anita, the PHC in-charge, according to news agency PTI.
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