11 killed, 10 injured as roof collapses during heavy rain in Kohat

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Jul, 2026) At least 11 people, including women and children were killed after the roof of a house collapsed during heavy rainfall in the Malagin area of Lachi tehsil, Kohat, on Tuesday.

According to Rescue 1122 officials, the incident occurred while a family gathering was taking place inside the house, leaving many people trapped under the debris.

According to Rescue 1122, 15 people were trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams recovered all victims and shifted them to hospital. Eleven of those rescued succumbed to their injuries, while the remaining injured received first aid before being referred to different hospitals for further treatment.

Rescue officials said most of the injured were women and children. The deceased include 50-year-old Basmeena, 45-year-old Nawab Jana, 45-year-old Farmeena and six-year-old Arham.

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