DERA GHAZI KHAN: A tragic incident occurred in Dera Ghazi Khan on thursday when a portion of a school building’s roof collapsed, leaving several students trapped under the rubble.
Local authorities and rescue teams rushed to the scene immediately following the collapse. Preliminary reports suggest that the students were in the middle of their lessons when the structure gave way, causing panic and chaos throughout the facility.
Emergency Response and Rescue Operations
Rescue 1122 and local volunteers are currently engaged in a frantic effort to clear the debris and safely extract the trapped children.
- Casualties: While several students have been rescued and shifted to nearby hospitals, the exact number of injuries or potential fatalities remains unconfirmed as the operation continues.
- Medical Emergency: Nearby hospitals have been placed on high alert to provide immediate medical assistance to the victims.
- On-Site Efforts: Heavy machinery and manual labor are being used to carefully lift the fallen concrete slabs to avoid further injury to those still pinned beneath the wreckage.
Investigation and Outcry
Distraught parents and local residents gathered outside the school, many criticizing the poor state of the building’s infrastructure.
“We heard a loud bang and then screams. The building was old, and it couldn’t withstand the lack of maintenance,” said a witness at the scene.
Local administration officials have promised a thorough investigation into the cause of the collapse. The inquiry is expected to determine whether the incident was a result of substandard construction materials, poor maintenance, or the dilapidated condition of the aged structure.
District authorities have vowed that those found responsible for negligence regarding the safety of the school building will face strict legal action. The rescue operation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as the rubble is cleared.
By General Reporter I May 7, 2026
