Pakistan school roof collapse kills 27 children and one teacher in Peshawar

A private school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least 27 children and one teacher during morning classes.
• Most of the children killed were aged 13 or younger, while more than 35 people were injured in the collapse.
The roof fell onto classrooms below, trapping students under debris as rescue teams and residents rushed to save them.
Authorities are investigating the cause, with concerns over the building's strength. Police have arrested the school's owner.

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