Std XII student had taken shelter under the wall, as heavy rains lashed the city
As the teenager stood near the college, the compound wall collapsed and she was buried under it. The incident occurred around 7 pm.
Passersby tried to rescue the girl, but their efforts were in vain.
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They immediately informed the fire brigade and the police. Within minutes the fire personnel rushed to the spot and tried to pull Sanjana out of the debris. However, when rescued after half an hour, she was out of breath.
They rushed her to the nearby Baptist Hospital, but doctors said that she had succumbed to her injuries.
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This is the third death since May 16 after heavy rain lashed the city.
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