At least six killed, 31 others injured after tanker with LPG exploded in Pakistan’s Punjab province. The incident took place at the Industrial Estate in Multan’s Hamid Pur Kanora area, according to rescue authorities.
The explosion in the LPG tanker that occurred on Monday triggered a massive fire, with debris from the shattered vehicle landing on nearby residential areas, causing significant destruction, Geo News reported.
Rescue officials said that the fire was extinguished after hours of effort, involving over ten firefighting vehicles and foam-based fire suppression.
A total of five people were initially reported to have lost their lives in the deadly blast.
However, the death toll rose to six after rescue officials recovered another body from a house damaged by the explosion.
The deceased include a minor girl and two women, the report added.
The police reported that at least 20 houses surrounding the explosion site were completely reduced to rubble, while 70 were partially damaged.
