The roof of the school collapsed: There are dead, bodies are trapped under the ruins PHOTO/VIDEO

Authorities fear that dozens of people are still trapped under the rubble, Reuters reported.

According to footage from social media, locals gathered around the crash site as authorities used a crane to remove the debris.

The accident happened while students were attending classes at a government school in Jhalawar district.

"Directions have been given to the relevant authorities to ensure proper treatment for the injured children," Rajasthan official Bhajanlal Sharma said on social media.

A local police officer, Amit Kumar, said some of the injured children were in a critical condition, according to PTI and the Economic Times.

According to local media reports, rescuers are on the ground, Reuters reported.