Building Collapse in Karachi Leaves 15 Dead and Nine Injured
Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause of the deadly accident.
A residential building collapsed in the southeastern Pakistani city of Karachi, resulting in the deaths of 15 people and leaving nine others injured, according to local media reports.
The five-story structure, situated in Sindh province, succumbed to its deteriorating condition and was previously declared uninhabitable by authorities.
Recent heavy rains further weakened the building, ultimately causing it to collapse on Friday afternoon.
Rescue teams worked tirelessly through the night to search for survivors and recover bodies from the debris.
Despite the challenging circumstances, no additional injuries were reported after 3 p.m. local time (1000 GMT) on Friday, with the number of injured remaining at nine.
The authorities are currently investigating the cause of this tragic accident.
The five-story structure, situated in Sindh province, succumbed to its deteriorating condition and was previously declared uninhabitable by authorities.
Recent heavy rains further weakened the building, ultimately causing it to collapse on Friday afternoon.
Rescue teams worked tirelessly through the night to search for survivors and recover bodies from the debris.
Despite the challenging circumstances, no additional injuries were reported after 3 p.m. local time (1000 GMT) on Friday, with the number of injured remaining at nine.
The authorities are currently investigating the cause of this tragic accident.
