Labourer has fatal fall from LHC under-construction building

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LAHORE: A labourer died on Saturday after falling from a height during construction work at a new building of the Lahore High Court.

The deceased, identified as Faizan, reportedly fell from the sixth floor of the under-construction building. He sustained critical injuries in the fall and was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital.

However, despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.

The authorities have yet to issue a statement regarding the circumstances of the incident or any safety measures in place at the construction site.

Published in Dawn, May 3rd, 2026

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