9 killed as building collapses in central Pakistan

Nine people were killed when a three-storey residential building collapsed in Multan today.

According to the Deputy Commissioner, a residential building in Mohalla Jawadian area of ​​Multan collapsed at 4 am due to its dilapidated condition.

The Deputy Commissioner said that some of the debris of the building fell on the houses located to the right and left of it. As a result, several people trapped under the rubble. The dead and the injured were shifted to Nishtar Hospital.

The District Emergency Officer said that 11 people were buried due to the collapse of the building. He added that all the people have been evacuated and the rescue operation has been completed.