At least three dead, six injured as residential building collapses in Lyari | The Express Tribune

A five-storey residential building collapsed in Karachi’s Lyari neighbourhood, claiming at least three life and injuring at least six people, rescue officials said on Friday.

All injured persons were shifted to the Trauma Centre at Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi, hospital sources confirmed. One person is in critical condition, while the others sustained minor injuries and are receiving treatment.

The collapse occurred in the Baghdadi area of Lyari.

Rescue personnel said five people, including three woman, were initially pulled from the rubble with injuries.

Authorities fear more individuals may be trapped beneath the debris. A rescue operation is ongoing.

Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah has taken the notice of the incident.

“Injured must be provided immediate medical assistance,” says Sindh CM. 

Murad Ali Shah has directed the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) to urgently provide details of all decaying and unsafe buildings in Karachi.

“Negligence or carelessness will not be tolerated. Protecting human lives is our top priority,” the chief minister said. He ordered immediate identification of dangerous structures and practical steps to ensure public safety.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) City Arif Aziz and Deputy Commissioner South Javed Nabi are present at the site. 

This is a developing story, more details to follow…