FAISALABAD:A man was killed and two others sustained injuries in a roof collapse incident in the area of Khurarianwala police precincts.
A spokesperson for Rescue-1122 said here on Wednesday that the old and deteriorated roof of a shed collapsed in Chak No 228-RB on Jaranwala Road. As a result, 37-yer-old Aalam Sher, 35-year-old Yaseen and 43-year-old Kashif were buried alive under the debris.
Receiving information, Rescue 1122 rushed to the spot and pulled out the victims from under the debris, but Aalam Sher expired on-the-spot whereas Kashif was shifted to DHQ Hospital and Yaseen was provided the first aid.
Further investigation was under way, he added.