Peshawar School Roof Collapse Kills 27 Children, Teacher
PESHAWAR: At least 27 children and a female teacher were killed after the roof of a private school collapsed in Dir Colony, Peshawar, on Thursday, according to hospital officials.
The incident also left dozens of people injured, while rescue teams launched an operation to search for children and school staff trapped under the rubble.
The administration of Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) initially reported four deaths. However, it later confirmed that the bodies of 27 children had been brought to the hospital following the roof collapse.
According to the hospital administration, 20 children were also injured in the incident. In addition, the body of a female teacher was brought to the hospital.
Meanwhile, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr Mian Saeed said that more than 40 people had been injured in the incident.
However, officials provided different injury figures as the rescue operation continued.
Rescue Operation Underway at School
Rescue teams began searching through the debris to locate children and school staff who were reportedly trapped beneath the collapsed roof.
Rescue officials said several children remained trapped under the rubble following the incident. Therefore, teams continued their efforts to recover victims and assist those affected.
The authorities were also coordinating efforts to provide medical assistance to the injured children.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Grief
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the Peshawar school roof collapse.
He offered prayers for the elevation of the ranks of those who lost their lives, including the children. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Furthermore, the prime minister directed the relevant authorities to ensure that all injured victims received the best possible medical treatment.
He also instructed officials to speed up rescue and relief operations at the site.
KP Governor’s Adviser Condoles Loss of Lives
Samar Haroon Bilour, adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor on Information and Public Relations, also expressed grief over the tragic incident.
She directed the authorities to ensure the provision of the best possible medical facilities to the injured children.
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