At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan
Summary
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least 33 students and one teacher. Many others were hurt, with some trapped under the rubble, as the building was overloaded and had poor-quality construction.Key Facts
- The roof collapse happened at Al-Khair school in Peshawar on October 15, 2026.
- At least 33 pupils and one teacher died in the accident.
- More than a dozen people were injured, some seriously.
- The collapse started on the top floor and caused ceilings on lower floors to fall in.
- The building was temporary, with weak roof slabs and too much weight for its structure.
- Rescue workers had difficulty reaching the school because of narrow streets.
- The school owner has been arrested, and officials are investigating if building rules were broken.
- The local government ordered safety checks for all schools to prevent similar accidents.
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