KARACHI- An under-construction roof of a home fell in the Afghan Camp of Gulshan-e-Maymar, killing six people and injuring four, Dunya News reported on Saturday.

According to rescue reports, the deceased and injured were from the same family. They were sent to the hospital.

The roof of the home was being built when it caved in due to the tremendous weight of material placed on a piece of the roof.

West Karachi SSP and police arrived at the scene and began an inquiry. The SSP stated that the roof of the house collapsed during construction.

A rescue mission was under progress. The police have initiated an extensive inquiry into the unfortunate occurrence.