At least 28 to 29 people, most of them schoolchildren, have died after the roof of a private school collapsed during classes in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The incident took place at Al-Khair School. According to hospital information, the dead include 27 students and one female teacher, while reports put the overall death toll at between 28 and 29. At least 19 people were injured, and some are said to be in critical condition.
Rescue teams rushed to the site after the collapse and searched for people trapped under the debris. Local authorities later said that rescue operations had been completed.
Muhammad Asim, a spokesperson for Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, provided information about the casualties. The deputy commissioner of Peshawar also confirmed details of the incident, according to reports by international and local media.
The cause of the roof collapse has not yet been announced. Authorities have not released confirmed details about the condition of the school building or whether any negligence was involved. Further information may emerge as officials investigate the incident.
The tragedy has raised fresh concerns about school building safety and the protection of children in educational institutions. The casualty figures may be updated as authorities verify the information.
