Teacher, 32 students killed in Peshawar school roof collapse
PESHAWAR: At least 33 people, including 32 students and a female teacher, were killed when a school roof collapsed in the provincial capital’s Afridi Abad area on Thursday. Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) spokesperson Muhammad Asim told Dawn that the death toll had risen to 33 from an earlier figure of 28. The deceased included 32 students aged between seven and 14 and a female teacher, he said. A…
In Peshawar, a shocking incident occurred on Thursday when a school roof collapsed, causing the tragic deaths of 33 people, including 32 students and a female teacher. The Lady Reading Hospital's Muhammad Asim confirmed the death toll, which had risen from an initial figure of 28. Among the deceased were 32 students aged between seven and 14, along with the teacher.
Twenty children sustained injuries, with most having since been discharged. Three children, who faced serious head injuries, remained under treatment. Peshawar Deputy Commissioner Afaq Wazir confirmed that the rescue operation had concluded as no more injured children were found at the scene. After the incident, an emergency was declared at the hospital, and an emergency committee was constituted to investigate the cause of the collapse and suggest preventive measures for future incidents.
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