An ambulance caught fire after an oxygen cylinder reportedly exploded in Tharparkar, Sindh, killing seven people. The tragic incident has raised concerns about emergency transport safety and the risks associated with handling medical oxygen cylinders.
The blast reportedly triggered a fire inside the ambulance, leaving those travelling in the vehicle unable to escape safely. The incident caused multiple fatalities and prompted attention from local authorities as details surrounding the circumstances emerged.
The death toll later rose to eight after one injured person died while being transported to Mithi for medical treatment.
Pregnant Woman Among the Victims
Hospital officials said the pregnant woman was still inside the ambulance when staff members began fitting an oxygen cylinder. The explosion triggered a fire, trapping people inside the vehicle.
Those killed included the pregnant woman, two attendants, the ambulance driver, a dispenser, a watchman and another employee. Two midwives and a female attendant at the health facility were among those injured.
The ambulance belonged to the People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) and was parked at a basic health unit in Tharparkar when the incident occurred.
Authorities Launch Investigation Into Explosion
Rescue teams and local administration officials reached the scene and arranged medical assistance for the injured. Authorities shifted the injured to hospitals for treatment, while specialist teams were called to examine the evidence and establish the cause of the explosion.
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar took notice of the incident and sought reports from senior police and district administration officials. He also directed authorities to ensure proper treatment for those injured.
Meanwhile, the investigation remains underway, and officials have yet to confirm the precise cause of the blast. The tragedy has renewed concerns about ambulance safety and emergency healthcare services in Tharparkar.
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