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Building Collapse in Pakistan Claims 9 Lives, Injures 2

A three-story residential building in Multan, Punjab province, collapsed early Tuesday, causing casualties and damage to nearby homes.

  • Nine people were killed and at least two others were injured in the collapse of a three-story residential building in Multan, central Pakistan.
  • The collapse also caused damage to nearby homes, injuring several additional people.
  • Four members of one family are among the deceased, highlighting the tragic impact on individual families.
  • Building collapses are a recurring issue in Pakistan, attributed to poor construction practices and disregard for safety guidelines.
  • In a similar incident in June 2020, an apartment building collapse in Karachi resulted in 22 fatalities.
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