KARACHI: The death toll from four-storey residential building collapse in Karachi’s Rizvia Society has reached 15 after rescue workers retrieved dead bodies of a man and a minor boy from debris on late Thursday night.
The building had initially been constructed as a four-storey complex, but the builder was constructing fifth floor in violation of construction rules due to which it caved in.
Two houses adjoining the building also collapsed. According to residents of the area, a number of people are still suspected to be trapped under the rubble. Rangers, police and rescue teams are busy in rescue operation.
Rescue sources informed that seven women and three children were among the dead. They also informed that 24 other persons received injuries and were shifted to hospital.
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