Nine killed, several trapped as mosque roof collapses in Lahore
Six injured people have been rescued so far.
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Several worshippers are feared trapped after roof of a mosque collapsed at GT Road Lahore, Dunya News reported.
The incident occurred near Daroghawala area.
Rescue 1122 officials with the help of locals are trying to remove debris. They have managed to retrieve nine bodies and six injured people. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospital.
Taking notice of the incident, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed the authorities to expedite relief efforts.
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.
