School roof collapse kills teacher, 32 children in NW Pakistan
Rescue workers and residents scrambled to pull children from the rubble after the classroom roof gave way in Peshawar.
A roof collapse in Peshawar, Pakistan's northwestern city, tragically claimed the lives of a teacher and 32 students, mostly aged under 14, according to health officials on Thursday. The incident occurred as residents and rescuers raced to free children from the rubble. Twenty more students were rushed to the hospital after the collapse, blamed on "weak infrastructure."
Emergency rescue teams found the classroom crushed under another roof when they arrived at the scene. Following the collapse, residents reported a tense moment when one child managed to escape and alert others of the disaster. The death toll rose to 33 by Thursday evening, with most victims aged four to 14. The deceased included 12 girls and a female teacher.
Hospital officials said that 20 injured children were discharged, while three severely injured children with head injuries were admitted. Initial reports suggested the roof collapse was due to substandard construction materials, leading to calls for a thorough investigation and strict action against those responsible.
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