At least 29 people were killed when the roof of Al‑Khair Education Centre collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, on Tuesday. The private school, which serves local children, was struck by the sudden collapse, leaving 28 students and one teacher dead.
Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after the incident, but the damage was extensive. Rescue teams worked to recover bodies and search for survivors, but no additional casualties were reported beyond the initial count.
Al‑Khair Education Centre is located in the city of Peshawar, the capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The school had been operating as a private educational institution prior to the tragedy.
Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the collapse, but investigations are underway to determine whether structural failure or other factors contributed to the disaster.
The incident has shocked the local community and highlighted concerns about building safety standards in schools across the region.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>