KARACHI: (HRNW) One laborer died and ten others were injured when a 4-storey under-construction building collapsed in Karachi.
As per details, an under-construction building suddenly collapsed in Karachi’s Surjani Town, Sector 4D area. As a result, laborers were trapped under the debris of the building.
After being informed, rescue teams reached the spot and carried out rescue and relief activities. The injured were moved to a nearby medical facility.
Hospital sources say that one of the injured workers breathed his last during treatment owing to his severe wounds. The deceased was identified as Zaryam.
Police officials say there is currently no evidence of anyone trapped in the rubble, heavy machinery has been called in and a crane is being used to remove the debris.
According to the police, rickshaws used to be parked on the ground floor of the building and many of them were also buried in the rubble.