Rescue workers are pulling bodies from the rubble of a collapsed building in Pakistan where a roof gave way during evening classes, killing at least 14 children. The incident occurred at a tuition centre in the city of Gujranwala, Punjab province, local officials confirm. Witnesses describe a scene of utter chaos as parents rushed to the site, digging through concrete slabs with bare hands.
Reports suggest the building was structurally unsound. A local police source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told this journalist that the centre had been operating without proper permits. 'They were warned about the cracks in the ceiling,' the source said. 'They ignored it.'
Ambulances are ferrying the injured to nearby hospitals. Death toll expected to rise as search teams continue their grim work through the night. The owner of the tuition centre is reportedly missing. Authorities have launched an investigation into possible negligence.
This is a story about greed. People cutting corners. Putting profit above children's lives. We will be following the money. We will be asking why no one stopped this tragedy before it happened.
More updates as we get them.
