Toxic gas continues to affect residents of Kimari on second day
Last updated on: 18 February,2020 09:21 am
CM Sindh visited Ziauddin and Jinnah hospitals and enquired about the health of gas-affected persons
KARACHI (Dunya News) – The mysterious poisonous gas leak continues to affect residents of Kimari on second day as dozens of more persons reached various hospitals of the city on Monday after inhaling the toxic fumes, Dunya News reported.
At least 70 persons are under treatment at the KPT Hospital out of which 10 were in critical condition. Another 25 persons were under treatment at the Jinnah Hospital.
At least 20 persons were brought to Ziauddin Hospital from where 10 patients were shifted to KPT Hospital due to shortage of beds. Meanwhile, the Ziauddin Hospital is also facing oxygen shortage and patients are being shifted to other hospital.
On the other hand, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday night visited Ziauddin Hospital and Jinnah Hospital and enquired about the health of gas-affected persons. He also directed the administration to use all resources to provide best treatment to the patients.