At least 14 children killed after roof of Pakistan tuition centre collapses
Summary
At least 14 children died when the roof of a tutoring centre in Lahore, Pakistan, collapsed. Several others, including a teacher, were injured, and police have arrested the centre’s owner and another person.Key Facts
- The collapse happened in Lahore, a city in eastern Pakistan.
- The children who died were between about 4 and 12 years old.
- Eight children and one teacher were injured and are in the hospital.
- The roof fell because of poor construction and the building was old.
- Workers were fixing tiles on the roof when it suddenly collapsed.
- Rescuers continued to search for any children still trapped in the rubble.
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister expressed grief and asked officials to help the injured.
- Roof and building collapses are common in Pakistan due to weak safety rules and bad building materials.
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