Pakistan school roof collapse kills 35, injures 50
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A roof collapsed at a private school in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least 35 people and injuring more than 50. The incident has prompted an investigation and the arrest of the school's owner.
A roof collapsed at a private school in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Thursday.10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 The collapse killed at least 34 children and a teacher, according to AP and Washington Times.10,5 BBC reports at least 33 children and a teacher were killed.9,7
DW reports at least 27 children and a female teacher were killed.8 Al Jazeera reports at least 28 students and one teacher were killed.1 The number of deaths is disputed among reports, ranging from 27 to 35.10,9,8,7,6,5,1
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