Five killed, 12 injured in Karachi roof collapse after cylinder blast
Pakistan
The injured were transferred to hospital
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Five persons were killed and 12 injured in a roof collapse due to a gas cylinder explosion in Rana Colony Soldier Bazaar here on Wednesday, Dunya News reported.
The accident occurred in the area of Aga Khan School near Street No 5 in Rana Colony Soldier Bazaar.
As soon as the accident was reported, rescue agencies immediately reached the scene. Edhi Foundation ambulances and volunteers were actively involved in the immediate transfer of the injured.
The injured were shifted to the Civil Hospital where they were given medical assistance. According to rescue sources, the deceased included Talha and a 60-year-old man, Riaz.
Relief agencies and relevant authorities are at the scene and further investigation is underway to determine the real cause of the explosion.
Eyewitnesses say that the intensity of the explosion was so great that nearby buildings also shook and panic spread in the area.
