At least 33 killed, including 32 students, in Pakistan school roof collapse
Summary
At least 33 people, including 32 students, were killed when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar’s Afridi Abad area. Rescue teams have cleared the debris, while Pakistani leaders have ordered investigations and safety checks at educational institutions.
Key Points
- The roof of Al-Khair School in Peshawar’s Afridi Abad locality collapsed, killing 33 people, including 32 students and a female teacher.
- Twenty injured children were taken to Lady Reading Hospital, where most were discharged and three remained under treatment for severe head injuries.
- Peshawar officials said the rescue operation has ended and the building’s weak structure and added construction likely caused the collapse.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari and other Pakistani leaders ordered investigations, relief efforts and safety audits of schools.
