School roof collapses in Pakistan, killing at least 18

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 08:02 · Archive

The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 17 children and a teacher.

The roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan, on Thursday. At least 17 schoolchildren and a teacher were killed, with more than three dozen others injured. Bilal Faizi, a spokesman for emergency services, said several children remained trapped under the rubble.

A hospital spokesman, Mohammad Asim, confirmed the casualties and said some of the injured were in critical condition. Rescuers worked to remove debris to reach those still trapped.

Building collapses are common in Pakistan, where construction standards are often poorly enforced. Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs. In July, a roof collapsed at a tutoring centre under construction in Lahore, killing four schoolchildren.

How it is being reported

• School roof collapse kills at least 18 people, injures more than 3 dozen in PakistanAn official says the roof of a private school has collapsed in northwestern Pakistan and killed at least 17 schoolchildren and a teacher.News4Jax · 15 Oct, 07:25
• School roof collapse kills at least 18 people, injures more than 3 dozen in PakistanAn official says the roof of a private school has collapsed in northwestern Pakistan and killed at least 17 schoolchildren and a teacher.Clickorlando · 15 Oct, 07:25

In this story: Pakistan · Peshawar · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Bilal Faizi · Mohammad Asim · Lahore

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