10 killed as dilapidated house collapses in Lahore
A three-storey house in Lahore, Pakistan, collapsed, resulting in the deaths of ten people, including three children. Rescue operations are ongoing as officials search for survivors trapped under the debris of the dilapidated structure.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights issues regarding building safety standards and urban infrastructure maintenance in densely populated areas.
LAHORE: Ten people, including three children, died when the roof of a dilapidated house collapsed in Baghbanpura area of Lahore, rescue authorities said.
According to rescue officials, the incident occurred at Bhatti Muhammad Din Colony near Sukh Nehar. The roof of the affected house was constructed with mud and T-girders.
The deceased included 50-year-old Shahida, 22-year-old Ahed Ali, 12-year-old Hasnain, 60-year-old Samina, 24-year-old Komal, 23-year-old Mujahid, seven-year-old Neelam and eight-year-old Hamad.
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