Dir Colony School Tragedy: Most Children Died from Severe Head Injuries, Hospital Officials Say.

Peshawar, October 15, 2026: Most of the children who died in the school tragedy in Peshawar’s Dir Colony suffered severe head injuries, hospital officials have said. Serious injuries to the chest and abdomen also contributed to the deaths.
According to hospital authorities, the children sustained severe injuries to their heads, chests and abdomens after becoming trapped beneath the rubble.
35 People Killed
Hospital officials reported that 35 people lost their lives in the Dir Colony school incident. The victims included 31 boys, three girls and one female teacher.
Of the deceased, 33 were brought to Lady Reading Hospital, while the bodies of two children were taken to Nasirullah Babar Memorial Hospital.
53 Injured Taken to Hospitals
According to hospital authorities, a total of 53 injured people were brought to hospitals following the incident.
Lady Reading Hospital received 20 injured individuals, while 33 injured children were taken to Nasirullah Babar Memorial Hospital.
Officials said 50 injured patients were discharged after receiving medical treatment. Three injured patients remain under treatment at Lady Reading Hospital.
School Building Safety Under Scrutiny
The tragic incident has raised concerns about the condition of private school buildings, safety arrangements and the effectiveness of regulatory oversight.
Regular structural inspections and strict enforcement of safety standards are essential to protect students and staff in educational institutions.