4 of a family killed in Kandahar roof cave-in

KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok): At least four-members of a family have been killed as a result of a roof collapse in the capital of southern Kandahar province, an official said on Thursday.

Police spokesman Mullah Asadullah Jamshid told Pajhwok Afghan News the incident took place in the Ghani Khan area of the 9th police district of Kandahar City on Wednesday night.

He said the roof of a house collapsed, killing a child and three girls. However, he did not give details about the victims’ ages.

Municipality spokesman Saifullah Asem also confirmed the incident, saying they rushed to the area and provided necessary assistance to the affected family.

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