School gate falls on pupil

The National staff

Schools across Sharjah face safety inspections after a gate fell on an 8-year-old pupil.

The boy was taken to Al Qassimi Hospital on Monday for treatment for head injuries after the accident at Sharjah Public School.

Officials said there was a defect in one of the gate's wheels.

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