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School roof collapses in Peshawar: dozens of children killed, school owner arrested

On October 15, 2026, the roof of the private school Al-Khair collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan. According to Reuters, 34 second- and third-grade students and one teacher died under the rubble; other reports say at least 33 students. Dozens of people were injured. The school owner has been arrested, an investigation has begun, and a school safety audit has been announced. Tesla also showed the new Roadster with thrusters.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
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Roof collapse at private school in Peshawar: dozens of children and a teacher killed, owner detained

On the morning of Thursday, 15 October 2026, the roof of the upper floor of the private Al-Khair school in the Dir Colony area of Peshawar collapsed, bringing down the ceilings of the classrooms below. According to Peshawar hospitals, at least 33 pupils and a teacher were killed; according to AFP reports, the figures are 34 children and a female teacher, with most of the dead under 14 years old. More than a dozen people were injured, some in critical condition. The school owner has been detained, authorities promised an investigation into building code violations, and the governor of the province ordered safety checks.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read