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At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan

At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan
BBC News Thursday 15 October 2026, 12:28 UTC 1 min read
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Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar.

Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar.
Pakistan Rescue (ORG) Peshawar (LOCATION)
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