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At least 14 children dead after ceiling collapses & crushes children at centre in Pakistan during construction work
the-sun.com • • world
Key Points:
- At least 14 children, aged between five and 16, died after a ceiling collapsed at a private tuition centre in Lahore, Pakistan, during ongoing construction work on the building's upper floor.
- Nineteen children were hospitalized following the collapse, with five remaining in critical condition, while rescue operations concluded around 7 pm local time.
- Two individuals, the building owner and the contractor responsible for recent construction, were taken into custody as authorities investigate potential negligence.
- The incident highlights recurring issues in Pakistan related to weak enforcement of building regulations, poor-quality construction materials, and overlooked safety standards.
- Similar tragedies have occurred in the past, including a 2018 bridge collapse in Kashmir that killed five students and left others missing.
