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A major tragedy unfolded in
Peshawar, Pakistan, on Thursday when the roof of a private school suddenly
collapsed. At least 28 children lost their lives in the incident, which took
place in the Dir Colony area of the provincial capital, while many others
sustained injuries. The administration of Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) confirmed
that the bodies of 28 children were brought to the hospital. A female teacher
also died in the incident. According to a report by Geo News, Capital City
Police Officer (CCPO) Dr. Mian Saeed stated that more than 40 people were
injured in the roof collapse.
Chaos ensued at the scene
following the collapse of the school roof. It was feared that several children
and school staff members were trapped beneath the rubble. Initially, the Lady
Reading Hospital administration reported four deaths; however, it was later
clarified that the bodies of 28 children had been brought to the facility.
Hospital authorities also noted that 28 children were among those injured.
Meanwhile, police official Dr. Mian Saeed placed the number of injured at over
40. Reports have provided varying figures regarding the total number of injured
individuals.
Following the incident, rescue
teams arrived at the site and began searching for children and school staff
buried under the debris. Rescue officials stated that many children had become
trapped beneath the collapsed roof. Rescuers worked to clear the rubble and
reach those trapped inside. Arrangements were also made at the hospital to
provide medical treatment to the children injured in the incident. Prime
Minister Shehbaz Sharif expresses grief
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif has expressed deep grief over the deaths caused by the collapse of a
school roof in Peshawar. He offered prayers for all those who lost their
lives—including the children—and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The Prime Minister directed officials to ensure that all possible medical
assistance is provided to the injured. Furthermore, he called for the
acceleration of relief and rescue operations at the site.