Gas pipeline explosion in Peshawar: 8 killed, many burnt, rescue underway
Pakistan news: A major accident occurred on Thursday in Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near Peshawar, Pakistan. At least 8 people were killed in a massive explosion in a gas pipeline near a factory near Grand Trunk Road in Hattar Industrial Estate.
Huge fire broke out after the explosion
The explosion was so strong that a huge fire broke out immediately and spread rapidly in the surrounding area. A house also caught fire, which further increased the damage. Rescue 1122 team reached the spot and started relief and rescue operations. Many people have suffered serious burns in the accident.
Pakistan news: Rescue operation and rescue
According to the administration, four women and six children were evacuated safely as the fire spread, although some people also sustained burn injuries. The injured have been admitted to the hospital, where their treatment is ongoing.
Deaths due to suffocation, investigation ongoing
Pakistan news: Haripur Deputy Commissioner Wasim Ahmed said that most of the deaths were due to suffocation. At present the reasons for the blast have not been known. Administration and relief agencies present on the spot Are And rescue work is going on.
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