A school roof collapsed in Pakistan, killing at least 27 students and one teacher. The incident occurred in a residential area of the city of Lahore. The victims were mostly children under the age of 13. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene.
The collapse happened during the afternoon, when students were present in the classroom. Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise before the roof gave way. Rescue teams were on site within minutes. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.
This is the second major disaster at a school in Pakistan this year. In March, a similar incident in the city of Rawalpindi resulted in multiple casualties. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse. The government has announced plans to inspect all schools in the region.
