2 killed, several injured as building collapses in Karachi

Several people are still trapped under the rubble. Rescue operatives have reached the area and were trying to evacuate people.

Karachi: At least two persons died and several others suffered injuries after a five-story residential building in Karachi's Gulbahar collapsed on Thursday.

Reportedly, one man and one woman were killed.

Several people are still trapped under the rubble.

Rescue operatives have reached the area and were trying to evacuate people.

Inspector-General of Police Mushtaq Mahar has directed Central Senior Superintendent of Police Mohammad Arif Aslam Rao to head the rescue operation in the area, a police press release said.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has also taken notice of the building collapse and directed Commissioner Karachi to start immediately start rescue and relief operations in the area.

The deputy commissioner has also been directed to reach the site.

(With inputs from IANS)