Investigation launched after student falls from Székesfehérvár dormitory

An investigation is underway following a serious incident in Székesfehérvár, where a high school student fell from the fifth floor of the József Attila Középiskolai Kollégium dormitory. The director of the Székesfehérvár School District Center, Török Szabolcs, confirmed he was notified of the event early Sunday morning and immediately went to the scene.

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The investigation has begun into the case of the high school student who fell from the dormitory in Székesfehérvár.

Psychological support has been organized for the affected students through the Fejér County Pedagogical Service. The director emphasized that preventing similar incidents is a top priority for all educational institutions. A responsible evaluation of the specific case and decisions on further actions will be made after the investigations conclude. The probe involves the dormitory management, the maintaining body, and relevant authorities.

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We are very much hoping for his swift and full recovery, and if we can and the family requests it, the municipality's help is at their disposal.

The student was taken to the Fejér County Saint George University Teaching Hospital. Mayor Cser-Palkovics András stated on social media that the student was hospitalized in stable condition and expressed the city's willingness to assist the family if requested. Minister of Education and Children Judit Lannert confirmed the student was alive and stabilized by paramedics, currently receiving hospital care. She noted that similar tragic events in recent years highlight that many children and students are left to cope with severe mental burdens alone, underscoring the need for greater attention to children's well-being.

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This case also reinforces that we need to pay more and better attention to children.