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School roof collapse kills at least 29, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan

School roof collapse kills at least 29, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan
NPR News Thursday 15 October 2026, 08:22 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a female teacher and injuring more than 50 other people.(Image credit: Maaz Awan)

The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a female teacher and injuring more than 50 other people.

(Image credit: Maaz Awan)

Pakistan (LOCATION) Maaz Awan (PERSON)
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