KOCHI: A Class 5 student was seriously injured when a branch of a tree fell on the school grounds due to strong wind. The accident took place at St. Albert School, Kochi. Alan (10), son of Bolgatty native Siju was admitted to a private hospital with a skull injury. The child is undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit.

The accident happened at around 4 pm. The branch of the tree fell due to the strong wind while the children were coming from school. A decision regarding the further treatment of the child is likely to be taken today.