In brief
A roof collapse over a private tuition centre in Lahore's Kahna suburb on 30 June 2026 resulted in the deaths of fourteen children under the age of ten and injuries to several others. Rescue 1122 responded promptly, evacuating survivors within an hour of the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation, taking two individuals into custody for preliminary inquiries into the building's condition. Pakistani officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, released statements expressing condolences and calling for accountability. The disaster highlights the urgent need for stricter safety inspections in educational facilities.
Fourteen children were killed when the roof of a building collapsed over them at a private tuition centre in the Kahna suburb of Lahore.
The tragedy occurred late in the morning when the roof, reportedly in poor condition, suddenly gave way during routine repairs, crushing the space beneath.
Rescue 1122 responded to an emergency call at 16:45 local time and evacuated survivors within an hour, with most rescued being between seven and eleven years old. Five additional persons were reported injured.
Investigators have taken two people into custody as part of an initial inquiry into the building’s structural safety.
Pakistani officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, issued statements expressing condolences and urging that those responsible face the full force of the law.
The incident underscores the urgent need for stricter safety inspections, especially in educational spaces that house vulnerable children.
