At least 14 children killed in roof collapse at tuition centre near Lahore
At least 14 children died after the roof of a building collapsed on them at a private tuition centre in the Kahna suburb of Lahore, Pakistan, officials said on [date].
The incident occurred at around 16:45 local time when the roof gave way, trapping dozens of young students. Rescue teams from the emergency service Rescue 1122 responded swiftly, completing the operation within one hour.
Most of the victims were between seven and 11 years old, according to Farooq Ahmed, a spokesman for Rescue 1122. Five others were injured in the collapse.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse. Two individuals have been taken into custody as part of the initial inquiry, police said.
Building collapses are not uncommon in Pakistan, often attributed to poor construction standards and lack of regulatory oversight. The incident has renewed calls for stricter enforcement of building safety codes.
Condolences poured in from across the country, with Prime Minister [name] expressing grief over the loss of young lives and promising accountability.
The tuition centre was reportedly operating in a residential building, raising questions about the legality of its location and structural safety.
