Three Class 10 girl students sustained minor injuries when a bench collapsed inside a classroom at Manonmaniam Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Kottoor near Pollachi on Monday. According to sources, this incident happened immediately after the morning assembly.

As soon as the teacher entered the classroom, the students stood up to welcome her before taking their seats again. At the same time, a bench reportedly broke, causing three girls to fall and injure their legs.

Principal Ananthi and other teachers immediately rushed the injured students to Kottoor Government Hospital, where they were given first aid. The students were later shifted to Pollachi Government Hospital. Doctors said the injuries were minor and the girls were under observation.

Kottoor police has started investigation into the incident. Preliminary findings indicate that the benches may have given way due to inadequate maintenance of the classroom furniture.