10 workers injured as Korangi factory roof collapses
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The roof of a factory manufacturing bakery items in Korangi P&T Colony Karachi collapsed, injuring 10 workers on Sunday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
As soon as the information was received, the rescue teams reached the spot and removed the injured from the wreckage and shifted them to Jinnah and Civil Hospital.
According to SSP Korangi Tariq Nawaz and Deputy Commissioner Korangi Ali Zaidi, 14 employees were present in the factory at the time of the accident.
Heavy machinery was used to rescue the affected people and the debris was removed, Kati Fire Officer Zulfikar Ali said adding that further investigations would be conducted after the debris was removed.
Injured employee Rao Intezar said that we were working in the factory when suddenly the roof collapsed.
According to the police, legal action would be taken after the investigation report. However, the factory owner has not been contacted yet.
Reporter Shahzaib Hussain