28 dead, mostly pupils, in Pakistan after school roof collapses
Twenty-seven pupils and a teacher were killed on Thursday after a roof collapsed at a school in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar, a hospital official said. Asim Khan from Peshawar’s Lady Reading Hospital confirmed the toll, adding that over 30 people were injured, with six believed to be in a critical condition. The hospital declared an emergency as medical staff treated the wounded. A…
A roof collapse at a school in Peshawar, Pakistan claimed the lives of 28 people, mostly pupils, on Thursday. Twenty-seven students and one teacher were killed, while over 30 others were injured, with six in critical condition. The tragic incident occurred when the roof gave way, crushing and trapping children inside the classroom below.
Rescue teams from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province deployed a large number of personnel, including 16 ambulances and two disaster response vehicles, to the site. Images showed rescuers working to clear debris and rescue survivors. The school's owner has been arrested, and authorities are urging a thorough investigation into the matter.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have expressed their condolences to the bereaved families, emphasizing the nation's shared grief. Building collapses are unfortunately common in Pakistan due to poor safety standards and substandard construction materials.
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