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Tragic Accident at Vrindavan School: 4 Students Die from Toxic Gas
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News18•07-10-2026, 07:47
Tragic Accident at Vrindavan School: 4 Students Die from Toxic Gas
- •Four students lost their lives to toxic gas while cleaning an underground water tank at a residential Sanskrit school in Chaitanya Vihar, Vrindavan.
- •The incident occurred when one student entered the 12 to 14 feet deep tank and lost consciousness, prompting four others to enter in an attempt to rescue him.
- •All five students were rushed to the hospital, where four were declared dead, while a 17 to 20-year-old student named Rudra is currently undergoing treatment and is conscious.
- •District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh announced that a magisterial inquiry will be conducted to investigate the school's approvals and the circumstances leading to the tragedy.
- •Police are thoroughly investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage, and preparing to take legal action based on complaints from the victims' families.
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Four students died after coming into contact with toxic gas while cleaning an underground water tank at a residential Sanskrit school in Chaitanya Vihar, Vrindavan.
The surviving student, named Rudra, is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital, has regained consciousness, and is able to speak.
District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh announced that a magisterial inquiry will be conducted to determine how the incident occurred, whether the school had necessary approvals, and why students were assigned to clean the tank.
