Gas Leak
RAWALPINDI: A gas leak explosion in Dhok Sayeidan, Rawalpindi, has left at least six individuals injured, including a man, his wife, and four children. The incident, attributed to a gas leak, prompted swift action from rescue officials who transported the injured family members to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
This unfortunate event follows a similar occurrence in Karachi’s SITE Area, where four family members suffered burn wounds in an explosion resulting from a gas leak. The incident, situated within the jurisdiction of Mominabad police station, saw a gas explosion causing damage to a house in the Metroville area.
The victims, including a man, a woman, and two children, were promptly taken to a hospital for treatment. Police are actively investigating the circumstances leading to the explosion.
In a separate and more devastating incident, a powerful gas explosion in Balochistan’s Lasbela district claimed the lives of at least 12 people and inflicted injuries on several others.
The explosion occurred during the refilling of a cylinder at a filling shop in the main Bela bazaar of Lasbela. The blast resulted in substantial damage to nearby buildings, shops, and approximately two dozen parked motorcycles.
Levies officials quickly responded to the scene, transporting the injured to the hospital for urgent medical attention. The aftermath of the explosion revealed the extent of the damage, underscoring the immediate need for comprehensive investigations into the safety measures and protocols surrounding gas-related activities.
These incidents highlight the urgent need for heightened safety awareness and robust preventive measures to mitigate the risks associated with gas leaks, ultimately safeguarding lives and property.
Authorities are expected to conduct thorough inquiries to determine the causes of these explosions and to take appropriate actions to prevent such incidents in the future.
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