Deadly building collapse in Karachi kills 15, leaves nine injured
The five-story structure, located in Sindh province, came crashing down on Friday afternoon, according to Dawnnewspaper, which cited police surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed.
Rescue teams worked through the night to search for survivors and recover bodies from the debris.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Syed Asad Raza said the building had been previously declared uninhabitable by local authorities due to its deteriorating condition.
He added that the structure was further weakened by recent heavy rains, ultimately leading to the collapse.
Dr. Syed confirmed that no additional injuries were reported after 3 p.m. local time (1000 GMT) on Friday, with the final number of injured holding at nine. — Agencies
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