One injured, 10 vehicles destroyed as gas cylinders explode in Lahore's Barkat Market
- Lahore commissioner says no loss of life reported in the incident
(Karachi) A man suffered burn injuries while 10 vehicles were damaged when gas cylinders exploded in a shop in Lahore's Garden Town area, local media reported on Tuesday.
Rescue officials said that the incident occurred in Barkat Market, adding that several gas cylinders exploded in the shop. Soon after the blast, the shop's roof caved in, they added.
The rescuers said that the blaze also engulfed nearby shops while 10 vehicles were completely destroyed.
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Meanwhile, the Lahore commissioner took notice of the incident and visited the blast site. Talking to reporters, he said that no loss of life was reported in the incident and the fire brigade officials have extinguished the blaze.
He said that investigation is being carried out to ascertain the exact cause of the explosion.
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