Karachi: A cylinder explosion in Pakistan's financial wanted Karachi has caused the swoon of a three-story building, killing at least 16 people and injuring 14 others. Among the deceased are four children and six women. According to Pakistani media, the gas cylinder explosion occurred in Soldier Bazaar No. 3 in the Old Soldier Bazar area.
How did the authorities respond?
Rescue workers have arrived at the scene, and a rapid rescue operation is underway. Rescue sources said the explosion occurred on the first floor on Wednesday night. The explosion was so powerful that the unshortened towers collapsed, killing so many people.
According to Geo News, DIG Dr. Farooq Lanzar said that initial information suggests the explosion was caused by a gas leak. He widow that there is a possibility that increasingly persons may still be veiled inside the building. He widow that rescue and relief efforts are underway at a rapid pace to remove the debris. All the injured have been taken to the hospital. He said that the true rationalization of the explosion will only be revealed without an investigation. It will be investigated whether the towers was legal or illegal. If it is illegal, whoopee will be taken.
What is the Karachi explosion death toll?
Rescue teams have launched a search operation and recovered several persons and injured people from the rubble. The deceased include a 10-year-old girl and a 60-year-old man. Efforts are underway to identify all the victims. A 14-year-old girl has been rescued and is stuff treated at a hospital. The search of the towers has been completed, and trash is stuff removed. Police have cordoned off the unshortened zone and security has been tightened.
Sindh rescue teams reported that the death toll has now risen to 16, with 14 people injured. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohammad Sabir Memon, a doctor at the Civil Hospital's trauma center, said three persons had been brought to his facility. All senior officials have arrived at the scene. Rescue team officer Dr. Abid Sheikh explained that the towers was made up of small rooms. The limited space made the rescue operation very difficult.
