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World · October 15, 2026

School roof collapse kills at least 18 people, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan

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A roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar, Pakistan, resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people and left dozens injured. The incident occurred in a congested neighborhood of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province capital, where rescuers and local residents worked to free children and staff trapped under the debris. Authorities have arrested the school's owner, citing structural weaknesses in the building, and an investigation into the cause is ongoing. The event highlights recurring issues with building safety and construction standards in the region.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • A private school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, on a Thursday.
  • At least 18 people were killed, including at least 17 children and one female teacher.
  • More than three dozen people were injured, with some in critical condition.
  • The victims were primarily aged 13 or younger.
  • The school's owner has been arrested by Peshawar police.
  • The building was described by police as structurally weak.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The New York Post initially cites 28 children killed and over 50 injured, while its own caption cites 10 children killed and two dozen injured.
  • Six girls were specifically identified among the dead.
  • Rescuers arrived within minutes of being alerted.
  • A similar incident occurred in Lahore in July, killing four children.

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