12 injured in roof collapses

SIALKOT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jul, 2026) At least 12 people, including six children and three women, sustained injuries in three separate roof collapse incidents caused by heavy rainfall in different areas of the district on Thursday.

According to Rescue 1122 officials, six children were injured when the T.R. girder roof of a house collapsed in Kuli Salah along Chaprar Road. Rescue teams responded promptly, provided first aid on-site and shifted four of the injured children to Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital (AIMH) for further treatment.

In a second incident near Bonkan in the Pakka Garha area, three men—identified as Hassan Munir (30),Zahid (40) and Munir (60)—were injured when another rain-drenched roof caved in.

Rescue personnel administered preliminary medical assistance and shifted two of the injured to the hospital.

Meanwhile, a third incident was reported from Tibba Bhagwal Awan, where a T.R. girder roof collapse left three women injured. The victims were identified as Fajar (19),Sehr (20) and Nadia (40). Rescue 1122 medical teams provided immediate first aid at the scene and shifted all three women to AIMH Sialkot.