34 children and a teacher killed in Pakistan school collapse as roof collapses in Peshawar, with at least 33 confirmed deaths and 45 injured.
The roof of a three-storey school in Peshawar collapsed, trapping students and a teacher beneath debris, with rescue efforts taking four hours to free those trapped. The building's owner was arrested, and authorities are investigating structural weaknesses and potential violations of building codes.
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in Pakistan's education sector, with officials calling for a nationwide audit of school buildings to prevent future tragedies. The collapse follows similar incidents in Lahore and Islamabad, underscoring systemic issues with construction standards and safety regulations.
Differences in reported death tolls and cause of collapse exist between sources, with some accounts citing 34 victims and others 33, while the structural failure is attributed to overloaded roof slabs and substandard construction.