Lahore School Collapse: Boy Killed, Four Injured; Teachers, Watchman Arrested

Pakistan News Desk July 2, 2026

First Published 5 hours ago

🔴 Live Update 22 minutes ago21 Updates by 9 sources

A wall of an under-construction school building has collapsed in the Baghbanpura area of Lahore, according to initial reports.

Available details indicate that a rescue operation is underway at the site of the incident. The cause of the collapse and information regarding any potential casualties have not yet been confirmed.

Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.

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Updated: 7:09 PM PKT — July 2, 2026

The deceased has been identified as 10-year-old Abdullah. A spokesperson for Rescue 1122 Punjab confirmed that four other injured individuals were given first aid at the scene before being transported to Services Hospital for further medical care.

The incident occurred when the roof of the third floor of the under-construction building collapsed. The emergency services received a call about the collapse near Women College Road in Baghbanpura shortly after 12 noon, dispatching seven rescue vehicles to the location.

In a subsequent development, available reports indicate that teachers and a watchman have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Updated: 5:58 PM PKT — July 2, 2026

Rana Sikandar Hayat has taken notice of the school building collapse in Baghbanpura, according to available reports.

Updated: 4:43 PM PKT — July 2, 2026

It has now been confirmed that at least one child has died in the school building collapse in Lahore’s Baghbanpura area. Available reports also describe scenes of panic at the site, with parents rushing into the school building following the incident.

Following the collapse at a school in Lahore’s Baghbanpura area, the vice principal has reportedly been taken into custody and an investigation has been launched.

Available details suggest an illegal summer camp was being conducted at the school at the time of the incident.

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