KARACHI: A child was killed and eight others sustained injuries when electric wire fell on them in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth.
According to details, the children, who were madressah students were playing at their seminary when high-tension electric wire fell on them, resulting in the death of a student.
Upon being informed, the rescue officials rushed to the area and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital. The condition of the injured children is said to be out of danger and stable.
Soon after the incident, the citizens staged a protest against K-Electric and announced to lodge a case against the city’s sole power utility.
Police have launched an investigation into the matter.
Read more: Electric poles fall in Karachi due to strong winds
Earlier, due to strong winds in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Karachi, K Electric’s pool went on a rickshaw. Several people were on board the rickshaw, but fortunately, all were safe.
Citizens said K Electric’s second pool could collapse at any moment. Police said the poles fell on the road from the shopping mall parking lot, one of which fell on a rickshaw on the road, causing damage to the vehicle. However, the occupants were safe.
