A roof collapse at a private tutoring centre under construction in Lahore, in eastern Pakistan, kills at least 14 children, according to police and rescue officials. Multiple outlets report that rescuers were deployed after the incident on Tuesday and continue searching through the rubble, with officials saying additional children could be trapped.
Reports also agree that the collapse caused multiple injuries. NDTV and other sources say at least five children were injured and taken to hospital, while the South China Morning Post cites eight additional children hurt. Times of India adds that a teacher was among the injured and hospitalized, and that more than 20 people were affected.
Several outlets state that arrests have been made in connection with the collapse, including the owner/operator of the centre and/or a contractor. The South China Morning Post and India Today specifically mention detentions, while other reports describe authorities holding a contractor as the investigation proceeds.
Officials provide figures cautiously as rescue work continues and as assessments of casualties and injuries are finalized.
