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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jordan Reynolds

Schools forced to shut or tape off rooms over collapse-risk concrete

PA Wire

Schools across the country have been forced to close or tape off sections of buildings days before the new term starts after aerated concrete was identified.

Parents were informed of the emergency measures taken by the schools and colleges, which have had to partially or fully close buildings because of the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), which could suddenly collapse.

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