PESHAWAR:As many as 28 children and 2 women teachers are reported to have died after the collapse of roof of a private school building in Peshawar while dozens of children have been injured and they are feared trapped under rubble.

According to RESCUE authorities the incident of collapse of roof of private school took place in Dir colony wherein several children were injured being trapped under rubble.

Lady Reading hospital management has said so far bodies of 28 children and 2 women teachers have been brought into hospital.

RESCUE authorities have said 25 injured children were shifted to hospital. The age of children who were killed in the incident ranged between 7 to 13 years.

On the other hand CCPO Peshawar Mian Saeed said the number of injured persons in this incident have reached over 40. The owner of private school has been arrested.

District management said the school building was 3 storey. Inquiry committee has been constituted to probe into the incident. The inquiry committee will ascertain the causes which led to collapse of roof.

RESCUE authority said the rubble of school building is being removed. Rescue operation is under way to search for more children and staff members trapped under debris.

Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi while expressing grief over the incident of collapse of school roof has sought report from the respective authorities.

He has ordered to provide best medical facilities to injured children.