A tragic accident occurred on Monday on the outskirts of Karachi, where the wall of an under-construction hospital collapsed, resulting in the deaths of two men and serious injuries to a woman.
Authorities reported that Dr. Rasool Bux Abro, 65, and Khadim Husain Lashari, 65, a retired police inspector, were killed when a wall fell unexpectedly at a hospital site in Shah Latif Town. Both men were the hospital’s owners. A passerby, Ruqia Irfani, was critically injured and required amputation of one leg. Her minor child suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Details of the Collapse
Rescue 1122 official Hassaan Khan noted that the wall was part of an expansion project intended to connect to the existing hospital structure. He suggested that unplanned construction practices may have contributed to the accident, indicating that the materials used were likely unstable.
Key Points:
- Fatalities: Dr. Rasool Bux Abro and Khadim Husain Lashari, both 65, were pronounced dead at the scene.
- Injuries: Ruqia Irfani, a passerby, sustained critical injuries and underwent surgery. Her child received first aid.
- Cause of Collapse: Preliminary assessments point to unsafe construction methods common in Karachi.
Background on Construction Safety
Unsafe building practices are a widespread concern in Karachi and other major cities in Pakistan. Many single-story buildings are hastily converted into multi-level structures without proper planning or oversight. Last year, a similar incident claimed 27 lives when a residential building collapsed due to improper foundation work.
Looking Ahead
The incident has raised alarms about construction safety regulations in Karachi. As investigations continue, officials may push for stricter building codes to prevent future tragedies.
