Casualties are feared as 6-storey building has collapsed in Karachi’s Rizvia Society.
According to details, a four-story building has collapsed in Karachi as a result of which several people are buried under rubble.
Police and rescue teams arrived on scene and cordoned off the area.
As per rescue officials, bodies of two deceased persons have been recovered from under the rubble. Five people have so far reportedly been injured but the number is feared to increase.
As per residents, cracks had appeared in the building although it had not been constructed long ago.
Surrounding buildings have also been damaged and evacuated in order to avoid any undesirable situation.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the building collapse and directed Commissioner Karachi to immediately start rescue and relief operations in the area. The deputy commissioner has also been directed to reach the site.
Inspector General of Police Mushtaq Mahar has directed Central Senior Superintendent of Police Mohammad Arif Aslam Rao to head the rescue operation in the area, a police press release said.
Sindh Governor Imran Ismail took notice of the building collapse and asked Commissioner Karachi and Sindh Building Control Authority to compile detailed reports on the incident.
The chief minister has also asked for a detailed report on the building's construction once the rescue operation is completed.
This is a developing story..
