In brief
At least 33 students and a teacher lost their lives when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, amidst a nationwide concern about building safety. Hospital officials report more than a dozen injuries from the tragedy. Police chief Mian Saeed announced the arrest of the school’s owner and vowed a thorough inquiry into possible violations of building codes. The incident has sparked renewed calls for stricter enforcement of construction regulations in the region. Carrie Davis brings live updates from the scene.
A school roof collapsed in the north‑western Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 33 pupils and a teacher and injuring more than a dozen others, hospital officials say.
Police chief Mian Saeed announced the arrest of the school’s owner and vowed to investigate whether the collapse was caused by violations of building codes.
The incident has raised renewed concerns over construction safety in the region, with emergency responders rushing to the site to provide medical assistance and secure the area.
BBC journalist Carrie Davis reports live from the site, providing updates as the investigation unfolds and families await official statements.
