Eighteen pupils and a teacher have been killed after the roof of a school collapsed in Pakistan's Peshawar city, according to a local hospital spokesperson.
More than a dozen children were also rushed to hospital following the incident, with some reported to be in a critical condition, Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) spokesperson Muhammad Asim said in a statement.
Emergency declared at hospital
The spokesperson said an emergency has been declared at the hospital as a result of the roof collapse. The children who were killed and injured were under the age of 13.
Rescue workers and residents were involved in a search operation after the roof collapsed at the school.
Ongoing response
This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated. Further details are expected as the response continues.
