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UNICARIBE clarifies that there was no ceiling collapse in its facilities and that the incident was minor

Santo Domingo, R.D. – The Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE) clarified this Saturday that no ceiling collapse occurred in its facilities, as is circulating in a video spread on social media, and assured that the event shown corresponds only to the detachment of a line of ceramics in a classroom of building C.

According to an official statement, the ceramic pieces lifted due to air accumulation, which generated the breakage recorded in the video. The institution indicated that, as part of its protocols, the "Risk and Disaster Unit" immediately activated a preventive evacuation process to review the affected area.

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After inspection, it was confirmed that the event was a minor incident, with no risks to students, teachers, or administrative staff, so academic activities continued as normal. "We want to emphasize that absolutely nothing happened and our facilities continue to operate as usual," expressed the university, reiterating its commitment to the safety and well-being of the entire university community.

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