KARACHI: At least seven people were wounded in a gas pipeline explosion Wednesday night in the city’s Nusrat Bhutto Colony.
The injured included three women and children as well. All seven people have been moved to the hospital for treatment.
The fire in the pipeline caused a blast, which led nearby houses to collapse. Those affected were wounded due to the resulting debris and flames.
According to residents, neighbours rushed to help because rescue authorities could not reach the scene of the incident right away.
They also stressed that the leakage was present for quite a few days and that despite having complained to the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), no action was taken.
Hospital sources, however, added that two of those injured were in critical condition.