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Pakistan school roof collapse kills dozens
At least 35 children dead after Peshawar school roof collapse.
In brief
At least 35 children dead after Peshawar school roof collapse. At least 35 children and one teacher died when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Thursday. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Peshawar school roof collapse
At least 35 people were killed in Peshawar on Thursday when the roof of a private school collapsed.
Children and teacher among victims
The 34 children killed and those injured at Al-Khair school were between 6 and 12 years old, with the oldest being 14. A teacher is also among the victims.
Emergency response and aftermath
Hospital authorities reported critical injuries, while emergency services pulled out everyone trapped beneath the rubble within hours.
What to remember
At least 35 children and one teacher died when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Thursday.
