In Peshawar, located in northern Pakistan, at least 21 children and one teacher were killed on Thursday when the roof of a private school collapsed, local authorities reported. Furthermore, 20 children were injured in the incident. According to police, a total of more than 40 people sustained injuries in the collapse. Emergency services had previously indicated that several children were trapped under the rubble, and search and rescue operations continued as the site was combed for more victims. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain unclear for the time being. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his shock in an initial statement, calling on the authorities to accelerate rescue and aid efforts.
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