Hà Nội orders probe into second grader’s death

October 25, 2019 - 11:46

Hà Nội’s Education and Training Department has ordered relevant agencies to investigate after a second grader was reportedly electrocuted at the Tuy Lai A Primary School in Mỹ Đức District on Thursday morning.

The scene of the accident in Tuy Lai A Primary School. — Photo infonet.vn

HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội’s Education and Training Department has ordered relevant agencies to investigate after a second grader was reportedly electrocuted at the Tuy Lai A Primary School in Mỹ Đức District on Thursday morning.

The department was asked to clarify the details of the student’s death.

The accident occurred when the student was playing outside the school. He was alleged to have stepped on a power line.

The department also told the district’s education and training office to visit and offer condolences to the student’s family.

Local police are investigating the case.

After the case, the city’s education sector asked all schools to check their electric system to ensure safety for students. — VNS

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