Three among two children die as roof collapses in Jhang

JHANG: Three people, including two children died when a roof of a house collapsed in Mandi Shah Jiona area of Jhang in the wee hours of Wednesday.

According to rescue sources, the roof of a dilapidated house situated in Mandi Shah Jiona caved in due to rain in the area. As a result, three people including two children died.

Soon after the incident, rescue teams reached the spot and recovered the bodies from the debris. The bodies were shifted to a nearby hospital for legal formalities.

Last week, at least six people of a family were killed in a roof collapse incident that occurred in Duki, Zhob area of Balochistan province.

According to rescue sources, the roof of a house located in Duki area collapsed due to heavy snow. As a result, six persons including women and children lost their lives.