Four people are reported to have been killed and scores of others injured when three buildings collapsed due to blast in a fireworks factory on Saturday.
According to details, the explosives stored in a firework factory, located in congested residential area of Hussain Aagahi Bazaar of Multan, blasted due to unknown reasons resulting in collapse of three buildings. Two people were killed on the spot while scores of others were injured. The rescue teams had to face hardships in reaching the scene due to narrow streets and congested area.
The injured were rushed to different hospitals including Nishtar Hospital Multan and it was feared that death toll may rise further as condition of many injured people was serious. The police have registered the case and started the investigation. One person named Hussain was arrested who claimed he was innocent as he had come to visit the home of his in-laws.
Firework shop blast kills 4 in Multan
