The state Public spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso, said the survivor is currently undergoing treatment, while investigations into the incident have commenced.

He said “a fence fell on six children. Unfortunately, five of the children, all below the age of 16, lost their lives, while one sustained injuries and is currently in the hospital.”

Daso said the police are investigating how it fell, and other issues surrounding it.

“So, we want to know if there is any act of negligence or whatever thing that surrounds it,” he added.