Karachi Orangi Town wall collapse leaves 5 dead, rescue operation underway

At least five people have been killed after a wall of an under-construction building collapsed in Karachi’s Orangi Town while rescue teams continue operations to search for people feared trapped under the rubble.

At least five people have been killed after a wall of an under-construction building collapsed in Karachi’s Orangi Town while rescue teams continue operations to search for people feared trapped under the rubble.

According to initial reports, the incident occurred in Orangi Town’s Block L, near the football ground and Baldia School. A wall at the construction site suddenly collapsed, trapping several people beneath the debris.

Initial information suggested that three people had died in the incident, while several others were injured. The death toll was later reported to have risen to five. Authorities fear that the number of casualties could increase as rescue workers continue searching the rubble.

The bodies of those who died have been shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for identification and necessary procedures. Rescue teams and volunteers from Rescue 1122 along with police and Rangers personnel reached the site soon after the incident was reported.

An emergency rescue operation has been launched to locate and recover anyone who may still be trapped beneath the collapsed structure. Rescue personnel are working through the debris while authorities assess the condition of the surrounding area.

The exact cause of the wall collapse has not yet been determined. Officials are expected to investigate whether construction-related issues structural weakness or other factors contributed to the accident.

Residents in the area gathered near the site following the incident, while emergency personnel worked to control the situation and facilitate rescue efforts.

The incident has once again raised concerns over safety measures at construction sites and the condition of structures in densely populated areas of Karachi. Further details about the identities of the victims and the number of injured people are expected as the rescue operation progresses.

Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional casualties and the final death toll will depend on the outcome of the ongoing rescue operation.