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KARACHI:<\/strong> A residential building collapsed in Soldier Bazaar, Karachi, on Wednesday following a gas leak explosion, killing 16 people and injuring 14, authorities said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to officials, a portion of the two-storey building gave way after the gas leak triggered a powerful blast. Among the deceased were a young girl, three women, and several men. Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the scene to extract trapped individuals, but narrow lanes hampered relief efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deputy Commissioner East, Nasrullah Abbasi, said the identities of some victims have been confirmed, including ten-year-old Nazia and 60-year-old Riaz. The injured were immediately transported to Civil Hospital, Karachi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rescue teams reported that one to two more people may still be trapped under the debris, and operations are ongoing to locate and recover them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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