Pakistan’s school roof collapse kills 27 students, 1 teacher
At least 20 others are wounded after the roof of a private school collapses during classes in Peshawar, with rescuers fearing the death toll could rise.
A private school in Peshawar, Pakistan collapsed on Thursday, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 27 students and one teacher. Most of the victims were under the age of 13 and were killed while inside a classroom. The loss of life may be higher, as authorities feared. The deceased were swiftly transported to Lady Reading Hospital, alongside 20 injured individuals.
Located in Dir Colony, the Al-Khair Education Center school witnessed its roof collapse onto the first floor of the building, causing the tragic incident. Rescue teams worked tirelessly to extract the injured and deceased from the rubble. According to a district emergency officer, 45 children have been pulled from the debris so far. However, there are concerns that more victims may remain buried.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Pakistan’s school roof collapse kills 27 students, 1 teacher freemalaysiatoday.com
- Pakistan school collapse kills almost 30 students and a teacher cbsnews.com
