Pakistan school roof collapse leaves at least 32 children, one teacher dead

Pakistan school roof collapse leaves at least 32 children, one teacher dead
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Thirty-two children and a teacher were killed and dozens injured when the roof of a school in northern Pakistan collapsed on Thursday morning, CNN reported.

Heavy overnight rainfall caused the roof of a two-story building at Al Khair Public School in the city of Peshawar to become unstable and later collapse, Bilal Ahmed of the local rescue services told CNN.

The deceased children ranged in age from six to 14 years old, according to Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, where the victims were taken. A 25-year-old woman is also listed among the fatalities.

Around 50 children were injured in the collapse, according to hospital figures. Several remain under medical observation.

Building collapses are a common problem in Pakistan. Construction standards in the country are often poorly enforced, and many structures are built with substandard materials.