ISLAMABAD, October 15. /TASS/. Twenty-eight children and one adult were killed when the roof of a private school collapsed in the city of Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan, the Geo TV channel reported, citing a local medical facility.

According to its information, more than 40 people were injured. Rescue operations are ongoing. The school’s owner has been detained. The causes of the incident are being investigated.

Earlier reports had indicated 17 deaths.