# Canopy Collapses at Rajasthan Maternity Hospital, Woman Injured

2026-08-06T14:28:53+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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A concrete canopy at the main gate of a government maternity hospital in Rajasthan’s Churu district collapsed on Wednesday, injuring a woman who was leaving the building while using her phone. CCTV footage showed debris falling on her. She suffered a serious head injury and was taken for treatment, with doctors monitoring her condition. The maternity unit operates from a trauma centre building that residents describe as dilapidated. They said safety concerns had been raised repeatedly. Hospital authorities and the concerned department have ordered an inquiry into the collapse.

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- indiatoday.in <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/churu-hospital-canopy-collapse-cctv-woman-injured-rajasthan-maternity-hospital-2964906-2026-08-06?utm_source=rss>

Tags: Churu, hospital safety, public health, Rajasthan
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