Building Collapse: Nine Killed, Two Injured in Pakistan’s Multan City (See Tweet)

Islamabad, March 12 At least nine people were killed and two others injured on Tuesday when a three-storey building collapsed in Pakistan's Multan city. The incident took place around 3.30 a.m. at Multan's Mohalla Jawadian after which teams were sent to the spot, Rescue 1122's District Emergency Officer Kaleem Ullah was quoted as saying by Geo News.

Poor infrastructure once again led to the loss of lives!
At least 9 people died including 3 women while two others sustained injuries after a dilapidated three-storey building collapsed in #Multan's Mohalla Jawadian near Haram Gate. pic.twitter.com/7plYMdOgle

— Faiz Khan (@faizkh01234) March 12, 2024

Confirming the death toll, the official said that out of the 11 trapped under the debris, nine lost their lives. The two injured were rushed to Nishtar hospital and their condition is stated to be critical. The deceased included seven members of a family. Some of the deceased have been identified as Danish (15), Faheem Abbas (40), Ameer Ali (12), Waseem (14), Sanoobar (40), Bukhtawar Ameen (18) and Komal (13). More details are awaited.

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