The death toll from the recent roof collapse in Kohat has increased to 11 after two more injured victims died during treatment. The tragic incident happened in the Lachi Malgin area, where heavy rain and strong winds caused the roof of a house to collapse.
According to hospital sources, the latest deaths included a child who had been receiving medical care after suffering serious injuries. The updated figure brings the total number of people killed in the Kohat incident to 11.
The roof collapsed during severe weather conditions, trapping several people under the debris. Rescue teams and local residents rushed to the scene to pull victims from the rubble. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals, while the bodies of those who lost their lives were shifted for legal and medical procedures.
Hospital officials confirmed that 14 injured people were admitted for treatment following the collapse. Doctors continued to monitor those with serious injuries, but two victims later died despite medical efforts.
The incident has shocked local residents and raised concerns about the safety of buildings during the ongoing monsoon season. Heavy rainfall and strong winds have affected several areas, increasing the risk of structural damage to weak or poorly maintained buildings.
The tragedy in Kohat comes only days after another deadly roof collapse at a tuition centre earlier this month. In that incident, 14 children lost their lives, while five students and a female teacher were injured.
According to reports from the earlier accident, two other children received first aid at the scene and were later allowed to return home. The injured teacher remains under treatment at Lahore General Hospital.
Survivors of the tuition centre collapse shared heartbreaking accounts of the incident. One student said construction work was taking place on the roof when workers were laying bricks. The roof suddenly gave way, burying several students beneath the debris.
The student said his brother died after becoming trapped under the collapsed structure. He added that he narrowly escaped the accident himself.
Another student said the class was completing an assignment when the roof suddenly collapsed without warning. The unexpected incident left many students with no time to react.
A young girl who survived the collapse said a water cooler fell on her leg, leaving her trapped under the rubble. She was later rescued by construction workers and family members who reached the scene.
Residents claimed that construction work was ongoing when the building collapsed. They also alleged that the roof was already in poor condition before the accident.
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The latest Kohat tragedy has once again highlighted the importance of regular building inspections and proper construction safety measures. Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the collapse and determine whether negligence or structural weaknesses contributed to the deadly incident.
