School Roof Collapse in Peshawar Kills at Least 34

At least 34 people, including 33 students and a teacher, were killed when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan. BBC reported the toll in live coverage.

The collapse happened during morning classes on Thursday, October 15. U.S. News reported the timing. The building was a small private school, according to CBS News. Peshawar is a city in the northwest of the country.

The teacher who died was female. U.S. News reported that detail. The students who died were pupils at the school.

Around 45 people were injured in the collapse. Geo News reported that figure. Hospital officials said some of those hurt were in critical condition. They gave that account to the BBC. The same officials said several children were feared trapped under the rubble.

Other news organizations gave different counts as details emerged. Al Jazeera reported at least 28 students and a teacher killed, with more than 50 injured. The New York Times reported 32 children and one teacher killed. CBS News reported, citing local officials, that almost 30 students and a teacher were killed. CBC reported at least 28 children and a teacher were killed. Geo News reported at least 34 children and a teacher were killed.

The owner of the school was arrested after the collapse. Geo News reported the arrest.