Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 1:48 PM

At least seven people were injured on Wednesday when a three-storey building suddenly collapsed in Karachi's Orangi Town, raising concerns about the safety of aging urban structures.

The incident occurred in the Mominabad area of Orangi Town, a densely populated neighborhood, where residents were shocked by the sudden collapse, leaving some trapped under debris and rubble.

Rescue teams rushed to the site immediately, using heavy machinery and manual efforts to extract trapped individuals, while local authorities coordinated with emergency medical services to provide urgent treatment.

Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as neighbors and passersby joined rescue efforts, helping to pull ...