KARAK: At least two children died after the roof collapsed due to rain in Karak, while a mother and son were injured.
According to rescue sources, the incident took place in the New Colony of Karak Terry City, where the roof of a room in the house of Afghan refugee Akhtar Zaman suddenly collapsed after the rain.
Two children died on the spot due to the roof collapse, while the mother and son were injured.
The deceased children include Muhammadullah, aged 7, and Iqra, aged four and a half.
On the other hand, the roof of a house suddenly collapsed during heavy rain near the City Hospital on Kohat Road. Three people were injured in the incident.
As soon as the information about the incident was received, rescue teams, ambulances and medical staff reached the spot and started rescue operations. The teams pulled the injured out of the debris, provided first aid and shifted them to the hospital.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Advisor Ehtesham Ali has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life in the roof collapse incident in Karak as well as the loss of life and property due to rains in other districts of the province. He has directed the health department to remain on high alert and ensure immediate and effective coordination with the relevant rescue agencies.
The Health Advisor has directed all District Health Officers and Medical Superintendents to remain present at their respective stations and provide timely medical assistance in case of any emergency.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Advisor Ehtesham Ali has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life in the roof collapse incident in Karak as well as the loss of life and property due to rains in other districts of the province. He has directed the health department to remain on high alert and ensure immediate and effective coordination with the relevant rescue agencies.
The Health Advisor has directed all District Health Officers and Medical Superintendents to remain present at their respective stations and provide timely medical assistance in case of any emergency.
Health Advisor Ehtesham Ali expressed regret over the loss of life and property due to the prolonged rains, directed the health department to remain alert to deal with any disaster, directed to increase health and rescue cooperation on an emergency basis, medical staff should be present at their duty stations at all times, an air ambulance is ready to deal with any emergency, Health Advisor Ehtesham Ali.
