50 trapped in Pakistan building collapse

Asia Bulletin (IANS) Monday 6th February, 2012

As many as 50 people were feared to be trapped in the rubble of a three-storied building that collapsed in Pakistan's Lahore city, a media report said Monday.

The building that housed a pharmaceutical company collapsed due to a boiler explosion, reported Geo News.

Three houses adjoining the building also fell.

Five of the injured have been taken to a hospital.

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