Parents question their child being taken to hospital for 5 hours with no one coming forward to communicate

In a shocking incident on July 23, the roof of the gymnasium at the 34th Middle School in Qiqihar collapsed, leading to the deaths of ten people. The tragedy has sparked outrage among Weibo users, who have criticized the lack of effective communication and first aid response during the rescue efforts.

Some parents have expressed concern over the treatment their children received after being rescued from the collapsed gymnasium. They claim that it took five hours for someone to communicate with them about their child's condition, raising questions about the efficiency of the search and rescue teams. Some users on social media speculated that the child might have already been dead when they were rescued, but bureaucratic red tape caused a delay in communication with the parents.

The incident has also shed light on the lack of emergency preparedness within schools. A user remarked that hospitals generally have contingency plans and medical workers are always on standby for emergencies. However, some hospitals fail to understand this principle, leading to concerns about the quality of medical care in China.

The collapse has been a hot topic on Chinese social media platforms, with users condemning the response from authorities and schools. One user highlighted the tragedy of Wuhan mother's daughter being denied treatment due to school's refusal to communicate, adding to the sense of desperation felt by parents in Qiqihar.

Some Weibo users have called for increased scrutiny of China's emergency response mechanisms, citing the Chongqing bus incident where a female driver was bullied online despite her innocence. They urged caution before jumping to conclusions about the Qiqihar collapse, emphasizing that it is a tragedy caused by both natural and man-made disasters.

In the face of such grief and despair among parents, addressing the communication breakdown becomes even more critical. The incident has also sparked discussions on China's social media about the importance of effective leadership and crisis management during emergencies. It remains to be seen whether any concrete changes will be made in response to this tragedy.