Roof collapse kills two, injures 2 others in Lahore

Dunya News

Police arrived at the scene and said that the roof collapsed due to its dilapidated condition.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – At least two people were killed while two others sustained severe wounds as roof of a house collapsed in Lahore’s Tibbi City, reported on Saturday.

According to details, roof of a three-storey house suddenly caved in when the residents were inside the home.

The mishap has claimed lives of 41-year-old mother Jameela and a thirteen-year-old son Moin while father and another son reportedly injured in the incident.

The victims were shifted to Mayo Hospital for medical assistance where the doctors have stated that they are out of danger.

On the other hand, police personnel arrived at the scene and said that the roof collapsed due to its dilapidated condition.

Pakistan s construction sector is plagued by poor oversight and developers frequently flout building codes.