27 Pupils, Teacher Killed as School Roof Collapses in Pakistan’s Peshawar

At least 27 pupils and a teacher have been killed after the roof of a school building collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan.

The incident, which occurred during school hours, threw the entire community into mourning as rescue workers battled to pull victims from under the rubble.

Sources said the structure caved in suddenly while classes were ongoing, trapping pupils and their teacher underneath. The loud collapse was said to have caused panic among residents in the area.

Rescue officials said 27 pupils and their teacher died on the spot, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals for medical attention.

Eyewitnesses said local residents joined emergency responders to rescue those trapped before the arrival of heavy equipment to clear the debris.

Authorities in Peshawar have launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of the collapse, with initial reports linking it to the dilapidated state of the school building.

Officials of the education department and emergency management agencies have visited the scene to assess the situation and commiserate with the families of the victims.

The incident has once again raised concerns over the poor state of public school infrastructure and the need for regular inspection of school buildings to prevent such tragedies.

Rescue and clearance operations were still ongoing as of the time of filing this report, as authorities fear more victims may still be trapped under the rubble.