Tragic Roof Collapse at Peshawar School Claims Lives of 17 Children and Teacher
Devastating Incident in Peshawar
Screengrab image shows frantic parents and rescue personnel rushing into the premises of Al Khair School in Peshawar following a tragic roof collapse.
Peshawar, Oct 15: A devastating roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar, located in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulted in the deaths of at least 17 children and one teacher, with over 40 others sustaining injuries, according to police reports.
The tragic event took place in Dir Colony, situated in the heart of Peshawar, as confirmed by the city's police chief, Mian Saeed.
Among the deceased were 17 students, all aged 13 or younger, along with a female teacher. The incident has left the community in shock.
Emergency measures were activated at Lady Reading Hospital to accommodate the influx of injured individuals, as stated by hospital spokesperson Muhammad Asim.
Rescue teams have been actively working to clear debris and search for any remaining children and staff who may be trapped under the collapsed structure.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his profound sorrow over the tragic loss of life and extended condolences to the affected families. He also called for the injured to receive the highest standard of medical care.