Tragedy in Peshawar: 17 Killed in Private School Roof Collapse

A devastating roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar, Pakistan, has left 17 dead, including 16 students and a teacher. Emergency crews respond.

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October 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Peshawar, Pakistan — A catastrophic structural failure at a private school in the Dir Colony area of Peshawar has resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people. The victims include 16 students, all under the age of 13, and one female teacher.

The incident occurred on Thursday when the roof of the school building gave way, trapping pupils who were attending class beneath the debris. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the site to conduct rescue operations and recover those buried under the rubble.

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CCPO Mian Saeed confirmed the casualties, noting that the collapse left several other individuals with various injuries. A spokesperson for a local hospital verified the death toll, highlighting the severity of the disaster in the northwestern city.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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