Two killed, 13 wounded in Quetta explosion
Last updated on: 07 January,2020 11:07 pm
The nature of the blast was not immediately clear.
QUETTA (Dunya News) – At least two people were killed and 13 others sustained injuries in a powerful explosion in the provincial capital’s McConaughey Road on Tuesday.
As per the initial reports, the nature of the blast was not immediately clear.
The blast shattered the glass windows of nearby buildings and shops. The sound of the explosion was heard far and wide, causing panic among the people.
Soon after the explosion, security forces and rescue staff reached the spot and shifted the wounded people to local hospital for medico-legal formalities.
Security officials have cordoned off the site of the blast.
President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan have condemned the blast in Quetta.
In their separate messages today, they expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives and prayed for the departed souls.
The Prime Minister directed to provide best medical aid to the injured.