A five -story residential building collapsed in the Karachi Lyari district, affirming at least one life and injuring at least five people, rescue officials announced on Friday.
All those injured were transferred to the Karachi civilian hospital trauma, have confirmed hospital sources. One person is in critical condition, while the others have undergone minor injuries and receive treatment.
The collapse occurred in the Baghdadi region in Lyari.
Rescue staff said five people, including three women, were initially removed from rubble with injuries.
The authorities fear that more and more people can be trapped under the debris. A rescue operation is underway.
Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah took note of the incident.
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