Ten students of Kramokrom D/A Primary School in the Sehwi Wiawso Municipality of the Western North Region are receiving medical treatment at Anyinabrim clinic and Sehwi Asafo St. John of God Hospital after being involved in an accident.These pupils, unfortunately, were the victims of a windstorm that hit their makeshift clay school structure on Monday, May 22, 2023.

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The strong winds brought down the dilapidated structure, trapping approximately 50 students who were present.Due to the efforts of school authorities, these students were rescued from the wreckage, however, ten out of the 50 students sustained severe injuries. These are students from Primary One to Four.

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<img alt="" class="wp-image-497106"/>Students of Kramokrom D/A Primary SchoolThey were transported to the Anyinabrim Clinic for initial treatment, but five were later&nbsp; referred to the Sehwi Asafo St. John of God Hospital for further medical attention.&nbsp;Per reports, the pupils who remained at Anyinabrim Clinic have been discharged. Currently, school is not in session.

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The clay structure thatched with zinc sheet has served parents and many students in the Sehwi Wiawso Municipality for four decades with no form of uplift since its construction.&nbsp;The structure was built by members of the community who have raised safety concerns of the facility to the Municipal Assembly in recent times but have seen no progress.

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&nbsp;The Municipal Chief Executive of Sehwi Wiawso, Louis Owusu Agyepong, according to sources, will visit the school to update himself on the recent development.

The Independent Ghana

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