The UIB will review all buildings following the accident of a student injured by a detached window
The measure has been taken after a window fell due to a gust of wind inside a Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos classroom
PalmaFollowing the accident registered this Wednesday, May 13, on the UIB campus, the institution has decided to intensify the review plan for all campus buildings. The measure has been taken after a glass window detached due to a gust of wind and fell into a classroom in the Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos building while class was in session, causing a student to be injured. The review has been prioritized especially in the buildings where the university entrance exams will be held: Gaspar M. de Jovellanos, Guillem Cifre de Colonya, and Antoni M. Alcover i Sureda.
The incident occurred during a regular academic day, when a strong gust of wind affected a window of a classroom in the Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos building. The glass detached and fell inside the room at the time students were in class.
The window impacted directly on a student's desk, who was hit on the head as a consequence of the impact. Despite the potential seriousness of the situation, the rest of the students were not injured. The UIB Medical Unit attended to the young woman immediately within the campus. Subsequently, she was transferred to a hospital for a more complete evaluation and treatment of her injuries. The university has reported that, after being assisted, she was discharged shortly thereafter.
Ensuring safety
Following this event, the UIB has announced the start of an exhaustive review of all closing and facade elements of the campus buildings, with special attention to windows and fastening systems that may be affected by episodes of wind or other adverse weather conditions.
Aiditionally, the institution has reinforced the protocols for preventive maintenance and periodic inspection of teaching spaces, with the aim of guaranteeing the safety of the entire university community and avoiding similar situations from recurring. The UIB has deeply regretted the accident, has expressed its support for the injured student and wished her a speedy recovery, with the hope that she may be able to return to classes as soon as possible.
