Disaster drill goes wrong, girl dies after hitting ledge

Coimbatore | Friday | 13th July, 2018

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The college management had organised training on 'disaster management and first aid' on the college premises on Thursday morning. "The girl said she was interested in jumping from the second floor, but later backed out. A group of students held the net on the ground when others jumped from the second floor. COIMBATORE: A disaster preparedness drill conducted in violation of all norms at a private college in Coimbatore on Thursday claimed the life of a 19-year-old girl when she jumped from the second floor of a building. Unfortunately, she hit the sunshade of first floor and suffered severe injuries on neck and head," said a student..