What is behind the Pakistan school roof collapse? | DW News

A school roof collapse in Peshawar has killed at least 34 children and a teacher, triggering an outpouring of grief and raising urgent questions about building safety. Authorities have launched an investigation into what caused the disaster, as critics point to longstanding concerns over construction standards. Could this tragedy have been prevented?

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Chapters:
00:00 Dozens of children die in Pakistan school collapse
00:19 School day in Peshawar ends in tragedy
00:49 Eyewitness account: Children trapped beneath rubble
01:17 Who’s responsible for the accident?
01:43 Building collapses in Pakistan often attributed to poor safety standards
02:16 Interview Dr. Komal Raj Aryal, lecturer in crisis and disaster management
02:28 Why incidents like this are common in Southeast Asia
05:15 Risks of rescue operations in unstable structures
05:48 Would there have been ways to prevent this accident?
06:39 The need for standardized building regulations

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