Roof collapse at tutoring centre in Pakistan kills 14 children
A roof collapse at a tutoring centre in Lahore resulted in the deaths of 14 children. The incident occurred while workers were repairing the building. (sources: theguardian, abc, aljazeera, bbc)
The roof of a tutoring centre in Lahore collapsed, leading to the deaths of 14 children and injuries to one teacher and eight other children. Local officials reported that the centre was unregistered and located in a residential building.
- The roof collapse occurred during tile repairs on the building.
- The tutoring centre was unregistered and situated in a privately owned residential structure.
- Rescue officials confirmed the fatalities and injuries resulting from the incident.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about building safety regulations and the operation of unregistered educational facilities.
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