Watch: Pupils heard 'cracking' sound heard moments before Pakistan school roof collapse - BBC
A school roof collapse in Peshawar, Pakistan, has resulted in over 30 deaths, including many pupils. Rescue efforts are ongoing as several children remain trapped under the rubble.
Why it matters
This is a significant humanitarian tragedy highlighting infrastructure safety concerns in the region.
More than 30 pupils and a teacher have been killed after a school roof collapsed in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar, according to hospital officials.
More than a dozen others are injured, with some in a critical condition. Several children are feared to be trapped under the rubble.
BBC Urdu's Azizullah Khan reports from Peshawar.
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