Explosion caused by suspected gas leak and fire injured three people in Muhalla Hukumdad, officials say
Three people were injured on Saturday after an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak and subsequent fire in Rawalpindi’s Muhalla Hukumdad, rescue officials said.
According to initial reports, the explosion occurred due to a possible gas leak that led to a fire, which left three people with burns.
Rescue 1122 said two emergency vehicles were immediately dispatched to the spot after receiving information about the incident.
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Rescue officials administered first aid to the injured at the scene before taking them to the hospital. The injured were shifted to Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, for further treatment, according to rescue sources.
Incidents involving gas cylinders are frequently reported in the city, often attributed to leakage and mishandling.
Earlier this year, three separate gas leak and fire incidents in different areas of Rawalpindi had left a three-month-old baby dead and four others, including two women, injured.
Following these incidents, the Rawalpindi district administration had imposed an immediate ban on illegal gas filling of cylinders and sale of substandard and defective cylinders in the district.
The deputy commissioner had also ordered a crackdown on illegal gas cylinder agencies and vehicles using cylinder-based gas, including buses, trolleys, Suzuki vans and taxis.
He had further directed the authorities to ensure speedy redressal of gas leakage complaints across the district.
