A tragic incident occurred at the Hadi Al-Ajlani Elementary School in Frianah, Tunisia, resulting in the death of a 10-year-old student, Ghassan. According to the General Secretary of the Basic Education Union in Frianah, Ziad Tlalili, the incident took place during a break between classes when students rushed to put their bags in the classroom on the first floor. The stampede led to Ghassan falling, and despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.
The incident has been clarified by Tlalili, who denied reports that the death was caused by a fight or altercation between students. He emphasized that the stampede was triggered by students competing for a seat, leading to Ghassan's fall. The student was in his fifth year of elementary school. The school administration and local authorities have been informed, and an investigation into the incident is expected.
Tlalili also refuted rumors that the student was attacked by the mother of one of his classmates. He stated that the woman in question was an administrative employee at the school, who was in the principal's office on the ground floor at the time of the incident, and therefore could not have been involved. Her colleagues have corroborated her alibi.
The incident has caused shock and grief among the student's family and the school community. Tlalili noted that the student's family is a traditional and educational one, with his father and uncle working as teachers. Despite the initial grief and anger, the family has accepted the incident with patience and resignation.
The school and local authorities have taken measures to ensure the situation remains calm. Tlalili reported that there have been no attacks or acts of vandalism against the school. The incident has raised concerns about school safety and the need for measures to prevent such accidents in the future.
The General Secretary of the Basic Education Union in Frianah expressed his condolences to the student's family and emphasized that the situation in the city is calm and stable. An investigation into the incident is expected to be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding Ghassan's death.
The incident has sparked a wave of sympathy and support for the student's family. The local community has come together to offer condolences and support to the grieving family. The authorities have also been urged to take necessary measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
Key points
- A 10-year-old Tunisian student died after falling during a stampede at his elementary school in Frianah.
- The incident was caused by a stampede during a break between classes, and not by a fight or altercation.
- The school community and local authorities have taken measures to ensure the situation remains calm and stable.
