The rescue operation is underway with the use of heavy machinery while rescue workers are also present on the site. Image: File
A man was killed while two others got injured as the roof of an under-construction building collapsed in Karachi on Saturday, Bol News reported.
The incident has been reported from Defence Phase-VI of Karachi. The rescue operation remained underway throughout the afternoon with the use of heavy machinery while rescue workers were also present on the site.
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According to the police officials, three people got trapped under the debris and the contractor, identified as Hanif, later succumbed to the injuries when he was shifted to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) along with other casualties.
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The police official said the roof of the under-construction building collapsed due to the usage of substandard construction material.
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