Lahore: 30 worshippers trapped as mosque roof collapses

Dunya News

Six people have been rescued so far.

LAHORE (Web Desk) – At least thirty people are believed to be trapped after roof of a mosque collapsed at GT Road Lahore, Dunya News reported.

The incident occurred near Daroghawala area of Lahore.

Rescue 1122 officials with the help of locals are trying to remove debris. Six injured people have been rescued and shifted to nearby hospital.

Taking notice of the incident, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed the authorities to expedite relief efforts.

Condition of injured people is reportedly stable. 

Dozens of people have died because of roof collapsing incidents in the largest province in Punjab as a result of continuous heavy rains last week.