21 killed as Peshawar school roof collapses

Summary

• The sudden collapse brought down part of the building, trapping children and staff beneath the rubble and prompting an emergency rescue operation.
• Several injured students and teachers were shifted to nearby hospitals as rescue personnel worked to assist the victims.
• Authorities are expected to determine the exact cause of the collapse as rescue and relief efforts continue.

AI Generated Summary

At least 21 people, including 20 students and a female teacher, were killed and 21 others injured after the roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar’s Afridi Abad area on Thursday morning.

The incident occurred at Al Khair School while students were attending classes. The sudden collapse brought down part of the building, trapping children and staff beneath the rubble and prompting an emergency rescue operation.

According to Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson Muhammad Asim, the deceased students included 18 boys and two girls aged between seven and 12. Five of the injured were reported to be in critical condition. The hospital declared an emergency to provide immediate treatment to the victims.