Catastrophic Fireworks Warehouse Blast Rocks Karachi
A deadly explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Karachi, Pakistan, resulted in four deaths and more than 30 injuries. The blast caused a significant fire and shattered nearby structures. With no initial cause identified, the incident struck a day after severe monsoon rains devastated the city.
In a tragic incident, an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Karachi, Pakistan, claimed four lives and left over 30 people injured on Thursday, according to police reports.
The catastrophic blast ignited a fire, reaching nearby shops and causing several smaller explosions, pushing terrified residents and motorists to flee the area. Eyewitness Aqib Khan likened the situation to multiple bombings.
The force of the blast shattered glass across neighboring storefronts, inflicting injuries on passersby. In total, at least 34 individuals were hospitalized, with four succumbing to their injuries overnight. Firefighters battled the blaze while CCTV footage showed chaotic scenes as people scrambled for safety. The cause of the initial explosion remains unknown, with the disaster occurring in a city already reeling from the aftermath of intense monsoon flooding.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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