3 Dead, 10 Injured As Building Partially Collapses in Dhaka's Science Lab Area

At least three people died and ten were injured when a building partially collapsed due to an "explosion that triggered a fire" at Dhaka's Science Lab area, reports UNB.

Identities of the deceased could not be confirmed immediately. 

They succumbed to their injuries at Popular Medical College and Hospital, said Md Shahidullah, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of DMP’s Ramna Division.

Five of the injured are receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.

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The three-storey building collapsed partially after the explosion at around 10:52 am. 

Anwarul Islam, from Fire Service and Civil Defense Headquarters Media Cell, 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 in Dhaka's Science Lab area was brought under control at around 11:13 am.