Rescue workers carry out rescue operations at a private school in Peshawar, October 15, 2026. — Reporter
PESHAWAR: At least five children died on Thursday after the roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar’s Dir Colony, while rescue teams continue searching for children and staff trapped beneath the debris.
The administration of Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) confirmed the deaths, saying 20 children had been transferred to the hospital following the incident.
Rescue officials earlier said that several children were trapped under the rubble after the school roof collapsed.
The rescue operation gets underway as teams search the debris for the children and school staff, according to rescue authorities.
This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.
