A devastating roof collapse at the al-Khair school in Peshawar, Pakistan, has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 34 children and one teacher. The incident occurred during morning classes, trapping students beneath the rubble. Emergency services worked for hours to rescue survivors, with several pupils reported to be in critical condition.
Witnesses at the scene reported hearing a "cracking" sound moments before the structure gave way. The privately run school's collapse has sent waves of grief and panic through the community, as distraught parents and relatives gathered at the site searching for their loved ones. The exact cause of the structural failure is under investigation.
Pakistan School Roof Collapse Kills Dozens of Children
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