Economic Observation Network According to CCTV News, a spokesperson for a hospital in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan, said on the 15th that the death toll from a roof collapse accident at a local school had risen to 33.

The spokesperson said that the victims included 32 students and 1 teacher. Another 20 injured students were sent to the hospital, most of whom have been discharged, while 3 students with serious head injuries are still receiving treatment.

Rescue officials stated that the accident was related to the fragile roof structure and overloading caused by construction. Rescue personnel have cleared the debris and confirmed that there are no other injured at the scene of the accident.

Pakistani President Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz issued separate statements expressing condolences for the victims and instructing relevant departments to provide all necessary treatment for the injured.