Two minors killed in roof collapse

Published November 8, 2005

LAHORE, Nov 7: Two minors were killed and another got injuries in a roof collapse at Karamat Colony in Hanjarwal on Monday. Aslam told police that his children had hung a swing with a ceiling of one of the rooms of his house. His children Yasin, 10, Zareena, 5, and four-year-old Rehman were enjoying the swing when the roof collapsed.

The children buried under the rubble. Neighbours and police pulled them from the debris in critical condition. They were rushed to hospital. Yasin and Zareena died after first aid dressing, while Rehman was stated to be in critical condition.

The bodies have been handed over to the family without autopsy. No case has so far been registered.

WHEELIE: Two youngsters were killed while doing wheelie in separate incidents in the city on Monday. — Staff Reporter

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