<b>Mithadar building toll rises to 14</b>
KARACHI : <b>The death toll in Karachi building collapse rose to 14, as the rescue work is still in progress at the site in the Mithadar police limits late Friday night.</b>
The rescue operation was hindered tremendously, as lane, where building was located, was narrow.
A five-storey building located at Kamil street situated near Mithadar area of Karachi collapsed with a loud explosion late on Friday night killing three members of a family Jameela 50, her son Muhammad Ahmad 3, daughter Sadia 22, Salma 18 and another person Shoaib 24.
According to local residents, at least 20 families were dwelling at the ill-fated building. At least 50 people are feared to be still trapped under the rubble.
Fire brigade, rescue workers, Edhi Foundation volunteers, town administration and locals rushed to the site soon; but, narrow lane created hindrance in rescue operation. As the narrow streets were impassable for the City Governmentâs heavy machinery, the local people jump-started the relief and rescue activities on their own.
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