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At Least 20 Children Dead After School Roof Collapses in Pakistan

The collapse, in Peshawar, also killed a teacher and injured more than 40 people. The country’s prime minister urged rescuers to speed up the search for survivors.

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At Least 20 Children Dead After School Roof Collapses in Pakistan NYTimes – World
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Local authorities said at least 17 people were killed in the disaster and 12 injured. Roof collapses have become increasingly common in Pakistan.

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At Least 20 Children Dead After School Roof Collapses in Pakistan

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School roof collapse in Pakistan's Peshawar kills at least 17 students

Local authorities said at least 17 people were killed in the disaster and 12 injured. Roof collapses have become increasingly common in Pakistan.

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School roof collapse kills teacher and at least 21 children in northwest Pakistan

Building collapses are common in Pakistan, where construction standards are often poorly enforced.

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At least 27 children killed in Pakistan school collapseSky News – World
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At least 27 children killed in Pakistan school collapse

At least 27 children and their teacher are dead after a school roof collapsed in Pakistan.

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