Karachi: 2 dead, several hurt in twin blasts

Karachi: 2 dead, several hurt in twin blasts
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Summary Two persons were killed and several hurt as a result of two bomb blasts near Orangi Town Imambargah.

 

Many security personnel and media persons were also injured in the second blast. 

 

It was the second blast in a period of one hour at the same spot.  

 

According to initial reports the in the first blast the explosive was planted on a motorcycle.

 

Security personnel, rescue teams and media persons reached the site of the first blast.

 

After almost an hour another blast took place nearby in which many security men and media persons were also injured

 

Police could not confirm the nature of the second blast.

 

Many vehicles were destroyed and windowpanes of nearby buildings were damaged.

 

According to hospital sources eight injured persons were brought to the hospital.