One killed in building collapse

RAWALPINDI: One person died when an under construction building collapsed in Masrial area on Thursday.

An official of Rescue 1122 said that a complaint was received about collapse of an under construction building on Masrial.

On receiving the information, Rescue 1122 personnel reached the spot and started rescue operation. But, their efforts proved to be fruitless as 35 years old Muhammad Akber s/o Banaras had already expired. His body was shifted to District Headquater Hospital (DHQ) for autopsy.

The reason of collapse was yet to be known. (APP)