On Wednesday, the roof of a surgical unit at Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital in Gujrat collapsed, burying several patients under the debris. Emergency teams are working hard to rescue the people who are trapped. Videos of the incident have been widely shared on social media.
Early reports suggest that the roof of the surgical unit collapsed without warning, trapping patients under heavy debris and concrete. The sudden and intense impact sent shockwaves through the hospital, leading to a swift and chaotic response from hospital staff, emergency teams, and bystanders.
Witnesses describe scenes of chaos and distress, with cries for help filling the air, accompanied by the noise of falling debris. Survivors and their families quickly blamed the hospital administration, arguing that poor safety standards and negligence were key reasons behind the disaster.
Two patients lost their lives, and 12 others suffered severe injuries when the roof of the surgical ward at Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital in Gujrat collapsed on Wednesday, according to a report by Pakistanalerts.
The deceased were identified as 45-year-old Azmat Bibi and a child. When the roof caved in, several patients were trapped under the debris. Emergency responders quickly pulled them out and moved them to a safer area on the hospital grounds for further treatment.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene to begin the challenging task of extracting survivors from the debris, but their work was slowed by the unstable condition of the collapsed structure. Heavy machinery like cranes and bulldozers were used to clear the rubble, with rescue teams taking great care to avoid further endangering those trapped beneath.
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Media coverage captured harrowing scenes showing the aftermath, with worried family members anxiously waiting for any news about their loved ones. The images of twisted metal and broken concrete highlighted the tragic reality of the situation, reminding everyone of the fragile nature of life and the unexpected havoc caused by such disasters.
Updates on the ongoing rescue efforts and the condition of the victims are expected as the community struggles to come to terms with this tragedy.