The tragic incident occurred at Al-Khair School System in Deir Colony, prompting an emergency response from rescue teams and medical authorities.
Muhammad Asim, spokesperson for Lady Reading Hospital (LRH), said 28 children were brought to the hospital dead. A female teacher was also brought in deceased, while 17 injured children were admitted for treatment.
An emergency was declared at LRH, where hospital officials and medical teams were present in the trauma centre to oversee treatment.
Some of the injured children were reported to be in critical condition. All the children involved were aged 13 or younger, according to the hospital spokesperson.
Rescue 1122 teams shifted more than 20 students and teachers to Lady Reading Hospital, while rescue workers continued efforts to remove debris and search the site.