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3 hurt as building partially collapses in capital
Accidents
2023-03-05, 12:26pm
A building the Science Laboratory area of the capital partially collapsed on Sunday.
Dhaka, March 5 - At least three people were injured when a building partially collapsed due to an "explosion that triggered a fire" at Dhaka's Science Lab area.
The three-storey building collapsed partially after the explosion at around 10:52 am.
Confirming the development, Anwarul Islam, Warehouse Inspector of Fire Service and Civil Defense Headquarters, said that four units of fire service were working on the spot.
Quoting locals, he said that the three injured people were taken to a hospital before fire officials arrived.
The fire was brought under control at around 11:13 am. - UNB