KARACHI: At least two people have died while nine others sustained severe wounds as a building collapsed in Liyari area of Karachi on Sunday.

According to details, the building had warehouse in the basement whereas some people were also residing on its upper portion.

Teams from the Rangers, police and the district administration reached the site and started rescue operation. According to the rescue officials, it is suspected that more people are stuck under the debris for which heavy machinery has been called.

The victims have also been shifted to the hospital for medical assistance.

As the building is located in a narrow street, it is feared that officials will face difficulty conducting the rescue operation.

Following the incident, the building beside the collapsed building suffered damages and started showing cracks and is being evacuated. Residents are being shifted to a safer location.

According to SBCA Information Director Ali Mehdi, a house near the building was under construction. An excavator used in the construction had hit the building, resulting in the collapse.

SBCA teams have reached the accident site and are inspecting other buildings and quarters in the area. Mehdi added that a case will be registered against the owner of the under-construction plot and the excavator driver.—NNI