Lahore: At least one killed, six injured as roof of bank collapses

LAHORE: The roof of a private bank collapsed in Lahore’s Chauburji area, leaving at least one killed and six others injured on Friday.

The injured were rushed to Services Hospital, Lahore.

One of the injured died at the hospital while others are being provided medical treatment. However, more people are feared to be buried under the rubble.

Following the incident, rescue teams reached the spot and relief operations were underway to evacuate the others stuck beneath the rubble.

"It seems the explosion occurred due to gas leakage," said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Lahore Ashfaq Khan, adding that the real facts will come to light after a thorough investigation of the case.

'No gas connections'

Later in the day, the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) spokesperson said that the building did not have gas connections installed.

"The gas pipeline is at a distance of 30 feet, far from the bank's building," the spokesperson said.