Death toll in Peshawar school roof collapse rises to about 33
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Summary
The roof of a private school in Peshawar, Pakistan, collapsed through three classrooms on Thursday, killing a teacher and students. Reported death tolls range from at least 20 to 33 children, with injury counts ranging from 19 to more than 50, according to various officials and outlets. Authorities ordered checks of all schools following the collapse. The cause has not been stated.
Left-leaning
- At Least 20 Children Dead After School Roof Collapses in PakistanNew York Times · Oct 15, 3:54 AM
- Pakistan school collapse kills almost 30 students and a teacherCBS News · Oct 15, 6:10 AM
- School roof collapses in Pakistan, killing dozensCNN · Oct 15, 6:32 AM
Center
- Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 32 children and a teacherReuters · Oct 15, 2:10 AM
- At least 27 children, 1 teacher killed in Pakistan school collapseUPI · Oct 15, 5:41 AM
- At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in PakistanBBC News · Oct 15, 11:26 AM
- School roof collapse kills at least 29, injures more than 3 dozen in PakistanAssociated Press via NPR · Oct 15, 4:22 AM