NOWSHERA: In a tragic accident took place in the Pir Sabaq area of Nowshera district, when the roof of a mud house collapsed, killing a woman and her 40-day-old child, and critically injuring two other women.
According to details, the roof collapse accident occurred when the roof of the poorly built house gave in unexpectedly, trapping four individuals under the rubble.
Following the incident, rescue officials reached the site and started a relief operation, successfully pulling out all four individuals from the rubble. The victims were taken to Qazi Medical Hospital, where doctors verified the deaths of a 30-year-old woman and her one-month-old child.
The two women who were injured are still undergoing treatment, with their condition reported to be critical.
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The authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse, even as locals demanded improved housing and infrastructure assistance in the area to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
