Six Killed, Over 31 Injured in Devastating Gas Explosion in Multan, Pakistan
In a tragic incident in the central city of Multan, Pakistan, a truck carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploded, resulting in the death of six people and injuring over 31 others. Local officials reported that the explosion caused significant damage to nearby shops and homes, with the fatalities being attributed to the fire and the collapse of roofs.
Six Killed, Over 31 Injured in Devastating Gas Explosion in Multan, Pakistan
Six Killed, Over 31 Injured in Devastating Gas Explosion in Multan, Pakistan
In a tragic incident in the central city of Multan, Pakistan, a truck carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploded, resulting in the death of six people and injuring over 31 others. Local officials reported that the explosion caused significant damage to nearby shops and homes, with the fatalities being attributed to the fire and the collapse of roofs.
Rescue officer Mohammad Bilal stated that firefighters have extinguished the blaze, and investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the gas leak and subsequent explosion.
Initially, it was reported that five people had died, but the death toll rose to six after rescue officials recovered another body. Among the victims, there was a young girl and two women, according to Geo News.
Several of the injured remain in critical condition, and medical treatment is ongoing at hospitals.
