Part of Caracas school collapses from earthquake damage; no injuries reported

A section of the Agustiniano San Judas Tadeo school in Caracas suffered a structural collapse on Friday, attributed to damage sustained from earthquakes on June 24. The incident occurred in the La Pastora parish, raising alarms among local residents.

Preliminary assessments indicate that the buildings housing primary school students and those for the first, second, and third years of secondary education completely crumbled. The building for fourth and fifth-year students remained standing. The collapse happened in the afternoon, causing a loud noise that prompted nearby residents to evacuate their homes.

Emergency services, including firefighters and police, quickly responded to secure the area and begin assessments. Authorities confirmed that the school was empty when the structure gave way, meaning no students or staff were inside, and no fatalities were reported. However, the collapse did impact at least four adjacent homes that had been previously evacuated as a precaution.

One person sustained a minor head injury, which was treated promptly. Access to the site remains restricted as emergency teams continue their inspections. This incident adds to the ongoing concerns about building safety in Caracas and other parts of Venezuela following the June 24 seismic events, the full extent of which is still being evaluated.