Pakistan, the roof of a school collapses in Peshawar. Hospital: 27 children and a teacher dead
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- The collapse of the roof of a school in Peshawar, north-west Pakistan, caused the deaths of 28 people, including 27 pupils (21 boys and six girls) and a teacher, according to hospital spokeswoman Lady Reading.
- Over 30 people were injured, six in critical condition.
- The initial toll spoke of 17 victims.
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The collapse occurred in a school in Peshawar, north-west Pakistan. The initial toll provided by the police spoke of 17 victims, later updated to 28 by the spokesperson for the Lady Reading hospital.
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A teacher and 27 children have died following a roof collapse at a school in Peshawar, north-west Pakistan. Muhammad Asim, the spokesperson for the Lady Reading hospital, reported this to ANSA. “The death toll from the roof collapse at the Peshawar school has risen to 28, including 27 pupils (21 boys and six girls) and one teacher,” Asim said. Previously, police had reported a death toll of 17, including 16 children and a teacher. Over 30 people were injured, six of whom are in critical condition.
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the roof collapse?
- Had the school undergone previous security checks?
- What are the structural conditions of other schools in the region?
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This article was originally published by Sky TG24.
