Dozens Of People Become Suspects Of Collapse Of Gimnasium Roof Killing 11 People In China

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JAKARTA - A total of 51 people are suspects in the case of the collapse of the roof of the game at a school in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, according to a report by Chinese state TV station CCTV.

Of the 51 suspects, six of them received precautions from the court, CCTV said without explaining what the action looked like.

Seven other suspects are proposed to be held administratively responsible in the form of fines and revocation of work safety certification permits.

The charges against five other suspects were brought to court for consideration, while 33 officials involved in the incident would receive a strong reprimand, suspension, and a demotion.

The incident occurred in July 2023 when the roof of the 34 SMA game in Qiqihar collapsed. As a result, 11 people died and seven others were injured. Losses are estimated at 12.54 million yuan (around Rp27.4 billion).

Local media reported that the women's volleyball team was training when the roof of the room collapsed.

Illegal repair and construction appears to be the cause of the incident, according to a report by the Helongjiang provincial disaster management agency.

On the roof, developers illegally put expanding perlit when it was pouring rainwater, so that the roof load grew bigger and then collapsed, according to the report.