House roof collapse in Pakistan's Hangu kills four girls

A house roof collapsed in Hangu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in northwestern Pakistan, killing four girls who were trapped under the rubble. Rescue officials said the four were pulled out and taken to hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The victims' names and ages have not been released, and the cause of the collapse is under investigation.

Collapse in the Doaba police area

According to Geo News, the collapse happened at a house in the Doaba police station area of Hangu district. Rescuers rushed to the scene after the alert and recovered the four girls from the debris. The report did not say whether rain or the age of the building played a role.

Roof collapses are a recurring tragedy in Pakistan

Roof collapses in ageing houses happen regularly in Pakistan, especially during the rainy season. On October 16, a school roof collapsed in the same province, killing 34 students and one teacher, after which the authorities ordered inspections of private school buildings across the province. The investigation into the latest collapse is continuing.

(Sources: Geo News, Rescue 1122.)