Roof Collapse at Peshawar School Claims 35 Lives, Over 40 Injured
October 15, Kathmandu — In Peshawar, Pakistan, the death toll has risen to 35 after the roof of a private school collapsed on Thursday. Among the deceased are 34 students and one female teacher, all of whom were 13 years old or younger. The tragic incident occurred in the Deer Colony area. More than 40 people were injured, prompting hospitals to declare an emergency. Doctors and medical staff have been mobilized in trauma wards to provide urgent care.
A large crowd gathered at the school premises following the accident. Rescue operations are ongoing amid concerns that some individuals remain trapped under the debris. Pakistani military personnel are actively assisting relief agencies in extracting children and staff members from the rubble and transporting them to hospitals.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the human loss caused by this tragedy. He extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for their strength during this difficult time. The Prime Minister also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured and directed authorities to ensure the best possible medical care and expedite rescue efforts.
Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, also conveyed his grief and sympathy towards the families of the young victims. He described the loss of innocent children’s lives as a profoundly saddening tragedy and wished for a swift recovery of the wounded. Furthermore, he instructed officials to provide excellent medical treatment and to submit a detailed report on the incident, emphasizing the need to determine the exact cause of the roof collapse.