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Print Print 2020-02-17

Five dead after inhaling toxic gas in Karachi

Five persons, including an elderly woman died, while 50 others became unconscious after inhaling toxic gas in Keamari area, here on Sunday, said police, Aaj News reported. South Zone DIG Sharjeel Kharal said that a total of 50 persons, all of whom were re
Published 17 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Five persons, including an elderly woman died, while 50 others became unconscious after inhaling toxic gas in Keamari area, here on Sunday, said police, Aaj News reported. South Zone DIG Sharjeel Kharal said that a total of 50 persons, all of whom were residents of Jackson market and adjoining areas of Keamari, lost consciousness. They were rushed to a nearby private hospital in Clifton, where five of the victims died during treatment.

The officer said that the remaining persons were being treated at the facility, all of whom had regained consciousness and their health was improving. With regards to the possible cause of the incident, the DIG said that initial investigation suggested that a ship had arrived at the port, which was located near Jackson market. The ship was reportedly carrying vegetables and when the container was opened, fumes emanated from it, which caused breathing problems for residents of the area.

DIG Kharal said that he had also spoken to Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani, who has approached the Karachi Port Trust and Pakistan Navy authorities. A team comprising officials of KPT, Pakistan Navy, Deputy Commissioner West's office, health department and local police being sent to the affected area, he added.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2020

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