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9-Year-Old Girl Collapses In Classroom Of Delhi School, Dies

School staff took the Class 3 student to a nearby hospital, which refused to admit her.

9-Year-Old Girl Collapses In Classroom Of Delhi School, Dies

New Delhi witnessed a tragic incident on Wednesday where a nine-year-old girl studying in Class 3rd at a private school in Mayur Vihar collapsed in her classroom and later died. Delhi Police are examining CCTV footage and other evidence to determine the cause of the unfortunate event. A police patrol car (PCR) was called at around 9:52 am on November 4 regarding the girl's condition.

The child was transported to Malik Redix Health Care in Nirman Vihar, where she was pronounced dead. Preliminary investigation revealed the girl can be seen collapsing in the classroom in the CCTV footage, with the teacher quickly lifting her and attempting to place her on a chair. The girl appeared to be unconscious, and the teacher rushed out of the classroom, returning shortly to take the child out of the room.

Other footage from the school premises shows the girl climbing stairs, interacting with other children in an indoor area, and participating in classroom activities. The girl's parents and school authorities have yet to provide statements for the official record. The police are diligently investigating the incident to establish the exact cause of the child's death.

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