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Mourners attend funerals for 14 Pakistani children killed in tutoring center roof collapse
By Babar Dogar And K.M. Chaudhry, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 1, 2026
· 3 min read
Mourners gathered Wednesday in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore to bury 14 schoolchildren who were killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed on Tuesday. Police are investigating whether negligence during ongoing construction work caused the collapse that left another eight children inj...
Key takeaway Funeral prayers for the children, who were up to 14 years old, began before dawn and continued through Wednesday morning.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The tragic roof collapse of a tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, that killed 14 schoolchildren, raises concerns about building safety and code enforcement in our own community of Terrell Hills . As a community within the San Antonio area, it's crucial for local authorities to ensure that buildings, especially those used by children, are regularly inspected and meet safety standards. The fact that the tutoring center was operating in an aging building with ongoing construction work is a stark reminder that negligence can have devastating consequences. In Terrell Hills, residents should be aware of the condition of local buildings, particularly those used for educational purposes, and report any concerns to the city government. By prioritizing building safety, we can prevent similar tragedies from occurring in our own community and ensure a safe environment for our children to learn and grow.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Mourners gathered Wednesday in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore to bury 14 schoolchildren who were killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed on Tuesday. Police are investigating whether negligence during ongoing construction work caused the collapse that left another eight children inj...
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