Summary At least 123 people were burnt to death in Ahmadpur Sharqia, and more than hundred were injured.
BAHAWALPUR (Dunya News) – After the tragic incident took place in which at least 123 people were burnt to death in Ahmadpur Sharqia, and more than hundred were injured as a result of the fire that broke out after an oil tanker flipped over, politicians expressed their condolences on social media.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Inaf (PTI) Chairman took to Twitter and wrote that it is ‘shocking & heartbreaking tragedy this morning in Ahmedpur Sharkia: oil tanker blaze killing 200. A national tragedy of epic proportions.’
Shocking & heartbreaking tragedy this morning in Ahmedpur Sharkia: oil tanker blaze killing 200. A national tragedy of epic proportions.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 25, 2017
Imran said he has ‘asked ldrship present in area to immed assess what assistance can be provided to the injured and to families of victims.’
Have asked ldrship present in area to immed assess what assistance can be provided to the injured and to families of victims. https://t.co/E1aTtoocke
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 25, 2017
Talking about Parachinar blasts and today’s incident, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari said it is ‘so disconnected as a nation -celebrating whilst 100s of our citizens mourn. No triumph this Eid.’
So disconnected as a nation -celebrating whilst 100s of our citizens mourn. No triumph this #Eid #Parachinar #Quetta #Bahawalpur #Pakistan
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) June 25, 2017
PTI leader Asad Umar wrote, ‘Heart breaking tragedy near ahmedpur sharqia. Safety standards were clearly not followed by the oil tanker.’
Heart breaking tragedy near ahmedpur sharqia. Safety standards were clearly not followed by the oil tanker.
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) June 25, 2017
PTI’s Shireen Mazari said, ‘Horrifying oil tanker tragedy in Ahmedpur Sharkia nr Bahawalpur with 200 dead & lack of medical facilities nearby may increase the toll.’
Horrifying oil tanker tragedy in Ahmedpur Sharkia nr Bahawalpur with 200 dead & lack of medical facilities nearby may increase the toll.
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) June 25, 2017
‘Mega national tragedy has exposed our lack of investment in accident and medical responses/facilities. Another sad day for nation.’
Mega national tragedy has exposed our lack of investment in accident and medical responses/facilities. Another sad day for nation https://t.co/HD4I22Ka05
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) June 25, 2017
Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chairman Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri said in his message that ‘Loss of precious human lives in an accident that took place in Bahawalpur is a national tragedy.’
Loss of precious human lives in an accident that took place in #Bahawalpur is a national tragedy.
— Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri (@TahirulQadri) June 25, 2017
‘May Allah Almighty grant patience to the families who lost their near and dear ones in an Oil Tanker accident in Bahawalpur.’
May Allah Almighty grant patience to the families who lost their near and dear ones in an Oil Tanker accident in #Bahawalpur
— Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri (@TahirulQadri) June 25, 2017
