12 died after an explosion in natural gas pipeline in Pakistan

At least 12 people were killed and 12 others injured after a sudden explosion occurred in Shershah neighborhood of Paracha Chowk area in Karachi, Pakistan on Saturday. In his press release, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Hospital (SMBB) Trauma Center head Dr. Sabir Memon confirm the death of 12 people and he state that 4 people in critical condition. Pakistani police said that the explosion took place in a natural gas pipeline running through a stream bed located in the area. Police also indicated that explosion caused substantial damages to a building which was constructed on top of the stream bed. Meanwhile, eyewitnesses said a great number of people trapped under rubble. Also 2 excavators been called on the scene to remove the debris and rescue the people trapped under. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stated that officials had been directed to conduct an investigation about explosion and submit a report over their findings. “Police officers should be included in the investigation thus every aspects of explosion can be examined” Shah said while expressing his deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the explosion. Shah said police has been launched an investigation regarding the incident.