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LAHORE: At least 11 people of the same family were killed and six injured after a three-story building collapsed in Lahore’s Harbanspura late on Wednesday, according to authorities.
Spokesperson for the Lahore deputy commissioner Harris Ali confirmed to Dawn that the death toll of the incident had risen to 11 after rescue workers pulled out the body of an elderly woman.
Meanwhile, he said the operation at the site was still ongoing on Thursday afternoon as a minor girl was believed to be still under the rubble.
The spokesperson said three brothers and their families were residing in the building, and they were joined by their sister and her children for a birthday celebration on Wednesday night, following which the structure collapsed.
