The Khost Police Command reported that 17 workers were rescued after being trapped when the roof of an under-construction house collapsed in the 1,200-Family area of the province’s fourth district.
According to officials, the incident occurred around 3:00 PM on Wednesday, burying the workers under rubble and construction materials. Security forces and rescue teams responded quickly, successfully rescuing all those trapped.
Authorities confirmed that the rescued individuals are in stable condition. The cause of the collapse remains unclear, and an investigation is underway.