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2 girls killed, 1 wounded in Nangarhar roof cave-in

JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Two minor girls have been killed and a third wounded as a result of roof collapse in eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Saturday.

Director of Information and Culture Sediqullah Qureshi told Pajhwok Afghan News the roof caved in due to rains in Sultanur village of Surkhrod district on Friday.

He said two small girls were killed and another injured in the incident.

On the other hand, Sayed Mahmood Agha, head of a local council, confirmed the fatalities.

Two weeks ago, two people had been killed and injured due to roof collapse in Momand Dara district.

hz/mud

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