A tragic incident occurred in the Dir Colony neighborhood of Peshawar where the roof of a school collapsed, killing 17 people and injuring several others, Samaa News reported. Revealing the details of the incident, the rescue officials stated that the deceased and injured include students and teachers. According to a hospital spokesperson, a total of 17 bodies, including that of a female teacher were brought to Lady Reading Hospital in which all the deceased children were aged 13 or under.
Rescue officials further stated that 20 injured individuals have been shifted to the hospital from the accident site. They fear more people may still be trapped beneath the rubble, and rescue operations remain underway. While the rescue efforts are ongoing, an atmosphere of panic and grief prevails in the area. Local administration officials and volunteers are actively participating in the relief work.
