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Peshawar’s police chief said the roof had been weakened by the building’s poor structural condition and the weight of construction work. Heavy rain may also have played a role, but the exact cause remains under investigation.

Questions have emerged over whether the tragedy could have been prevented. A father who lost two children told AFP that pupils had reportedly warned the school administration earlier that morning that the building was showing signs of collapse. His account raises concerns about whether warning signs were overlooked before the roof gave way.

At the hospital in Peshawar, ambulances continued to bring in casualties as families waited for news of their loved ones. The circumstances surrounding the collapse and the reported warnings have yet to be independently established.    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