MULTAN, Jan 27 (APP):A gas tanker explosion on Monday near Hamidpur Chowk, Fahad Town, claimed five lives and left 25 injured.
According to the Rescue 1122, the incident caused extensive damage to nearby warehouses and houses.
The Rescue 1122 received an emergency call reporting a fire in a gas supply trailer
due to a leakage. Emergency teams were immediately sent from the nearest station.
Upon arrival, rescue staff confirmed that the fire had erupted due to gas leakage which led
to a powerful explosion.
The Rescue teams launched a swift firefighting operation and coordinated with authorities concerned to minimize damages while the electricity supply from the affected feeder was disconnected and the gas supply to the area was also cut off.
The law enforcement teams also reached the site to manage the situation.
District Emergency Officer Rescue 1122 Dr Hussain Mian supervised the rescue
operation, ensuring timely action to control the situation.
