Six Dead, 33 Injured, Several Homes Destroyed
A gas-filled tanker explosion in Hamid Pur Kanora’s Industrial Estate, Multan, left six dead and 33 injured. The blast caused a massive fire and extensive damage to nearby residential areas.
Key Details:
- The explosion destroyed 20 houses completely and partially damaged 70 others.
- The deceased include a minor girl and two women.
- Thirteen of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.
- The incident occurred at an illegal LPG refilling warehouse where gas was being transferred from large tankers to smaller cylinders.
Rescue Efforts:
- The fire was extinguished after hours of effort involving more than ten firefighting vehicles and foam suppression.
- Emergency was declared at Nishtar Hospital, where the injured were rushed for treatment.
Government Actions:
- Multan divisional administration launched a crackdown on illegal gas refilling centers.
- Commissioner Amir Karim Khan ordered fitness checks of gas tankers and banned their presence in densely populated areas.
- An inquiry committee has been formed to submit a detailed report within 48 hours.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of lives and directed an investigation into the incident.
Further updates on rescue and recovery operations are awaited as officials work to prevent similar incidents in the future.
