Pakistan school roof collapse kills teacher, 27 children
Summary
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing 27 pupils and a teacher and injuring more than 30 others. Rescue teams were searching for survivors amid concerns that more children may still be trapped under the rubble.
Key Points
- Twenty-seven pupils and a teacher were killed when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan.
- More than 30 people were injured, and six were reported to be in critical condition.
- Rescue 1122 teams deployed ambulances, disaster response vehicles and personnel to search for survivors.
- Officials and residents blamed poor safety standards and substandard construction materials for the tragedy.
