At least 12 people were burnt to death and several others injured in a CNG cylinder blast in a wagon near Sethraja on Tuesday evening. A wagon loaded with passengers, including children, was traveling from Tharimirwah to Ranipur when its cylinder exploded near the Rohri canal, 70 kilometers from the Hingorja – Setharja link road. The blast could be heard in the surrounding areas and a large flame could be seen. The fire burnt to death over 12 people, which included seven women, two children and three men and 13 injured.
The deceased were identified as Raimilee Marecho,Mayari Marecho, Anju Marecho, Shumaila, Subagi, Hajran, Sonnari and Raju while the injured included Latoo Mal, Tahira, Berbal, Geeta, Aisha, Daphori, Verum and Tekam. A fire brigade arrived after a lapse of two hours before which locals and Edhi officials began the rescue. Eye witnesses said only five to six people were recovered from the wagon and were brought to Sethraja and Hingorja and private hospitals while over 20 people were burnt inside the wagon.
