Erode (TN), Aug 23 (PTI) An air conditioner installed inside a smart classroom of the Government Middle School here exploded on Tuesday, but there was no casualty, police said.

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The school functioning at Thirunagar Colony in Erode district has over 300 students studying from LKG to Class 8, police said.

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On Tuesday morning, one of the teachers switched on the AC in the classroom, where students were present. A thick smoke emanated from the indoor unit of the AC and the students where asked to leave the room.

Within a few minutes, the AC burst and a number of electronic materials were damaged, police said.

Karungalpalayam police, Education Department officials and parents of the students rushed to the school after getting information.

Police registered a case and are investigating the matter.

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