Pakistan, July 30 -- At least nine people, including three children, lost their lives after the roof of a dilapidated house collapsed in Lahore's Baghbanpura area on Thursday. The incident occurred near Sukh Nehar in Bhatti Muhammad Din Colony, where the old structure suddenly gave way, trapping several people beneath the rubble. Rescue teams rushed to the scene and launched an operation to recover victims and search for those still believed to be trapped.

According to rescue officials, the house was built with mud and T-shaped iron girders, and its poor condition is believed to have caused the collapse. Around 10 people were buried under the debris when the roof fell. Rescue workers confirmed that nine people died in the incident, while...