Sargodha (Web Desk): At least seven people were killed and around 13 others injured in gas cylinder explosion in Bhalwal tehsil of Sargodha district on Saturday.
According to police, the van, a white Toyota Hiace, with a substandard cylinder filled with LPG gas for fuel, was en route to Kot Momin when the unfortunate incident took place.
The police said that the explosion took place due to a gas leak from the LPG cylinder. The vehicle caught fire right after the cylinder's explosion.
The rescue teams shifted the dead bodies and injured to nearby hospitals, while the driver of the van fled the scene.
Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi took notice of the incident.
He extended sympathies and condolences to the victims’ families.
The Punjab CM instructed the relevant authorities to ensure that the injured individuals receive the highest quality of medical care.
He also directed a comprehensive investigation into the incident, seeking a detailed report from the Commissioner and Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sargodha.
