Friday 16 Oct, 2026
Metro53 - PESHAWAR (Web Desk): At least 30 people, including 29 children and one female teacher, were killed when the roof of a private school collapsed in the Dair Colony area of Peshawar, according to hospital authorities.
According to rescue officials, the incident occurred in Dair Colony, where authorities received information about the school roof collapse at 8:48 am. Rescue teams rushed to the scene and launched an operation to recover students and school staff trapped beneath the rubble.
The administration of Lady Reading Hospital confirmed that 29 children and one female teacher had died in the incident. Rescue officials said at least 25 injured children had been shifted to hospital, while Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Mian Saeed stated that the number of injured people had exceeded 40.
The CCPO also confirmed that the owner of the private school had been arrested in connection with the incident.
Rescue operations were continuing to search for additional children and school staff who might still be trapped beneath the debris.
Meanwhile, the deputy commissioner formed an inquiry committee to determine the circumstances and causes of the roof collapse.
Secretary Education Inayatullah Waseem took notice of the incident and directed the managing director of the Private Schools Regulatory Authority (PSRA) to submit a report by the following day.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the tragic incident and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
He directed the relevant authorities to expedite rescue operations and ensure that the injured received all possible medical assistance.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi also expressed grief over the incident and sought a report from the relevant authorities regarding the collapse.
He directed officials to ensure the provision of the best possible medical facilities to the injured children.
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Samar Haroon Bilour expressed deep sorrow over the roof collapse at the private school in Dair Colony, Peshawar.
She directed the administration to ensure that injured children received timely and quality medical treatment.
