PAKISTAN – A gas cylinder explosion in Karachi, Pakistan, late Wednesday killed at least 16 people and left dozens others injured, according to authorities on Thursday. The explosion occurred inside a three-story residential building in the densely populated Soldier Bazaar area of the city’s old quarter. The blast brought the structure down, trapping residents beneath […]
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Explosion at Pakistan’s Supreme Court Building Injures 12
PAKISTAN – At least 12 people were injured on Tuesday following a gas explosion at Pakistan‘s Supreme Court building in the country’s capital. Islamabad’s Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said that a “gas blast occurred at a canteen in the basement of the Supreme Court building at around 10:55am” local time. Among […]
Gas Explosion in Russia Death Toll Rises to 7
RUSSIA – The current death toll from a gas explosion in Russia yesterday have risen to 7 according to local reports. The rescuers pulled from under the rubble the body of another victim, the ministry said in a statement, adding that a child was among those who perished in the incident. Also, 16 people were […]
Gas Explosion in Russia Today Kills 4
RUSSIA – A gas explosion in Russia today, Friday, at a 10-storey apartment building in Saratov region have left at least 4 people dead and several floors collapsed according to local reports. Several people are feared trapped under the rubble as search and rescue is undergoing. The death toll is expected to rise. Several people […]