Heavy tragedy in Pakistan: 27 children killed in school roof collapse

A school roof in Peshawar, Pakistan, collapsed due to heavy rains, killing at least 27 children and one teacher. 47 children were injured. Rescue teams are working at the scene to locate those trapped. The disaster comes weeks after a hospital fire in Islamabad killed 14 newborns.

The roof of a two-story school in the northern Pakistani city of Peshawar collapsed this morning (Thursday) due to heavy rains. At least 27 children and one teacher were killed, and 47 additional children were injured and evacuated to the local hospital. Large rescue teams are working at the scene in an attempt to locate children still trapped under the rubble. The disaster occurs against the backdrop of another tragic event: a fire at a hospital in the capital Islamabad several weeks ago, which claimed the lives of at least 14 newborns. The investigation into the fire revealed severe findings of negligence, including the absence of an alarm system and sprinklers. Both disasters raise serious questions regarding the safety of public buildings in the country.