Six killed after gas explosion triggers building collapse in Karachi

KARACHI: At least six people were killed after a gas explosion triggered a partial building collapse in Pakistan's Karachi, local media reported, quoting officials on Thursday.

The blast took place at a house in Gul Rana Colony of the Soldier Bazar area, where a suspected gas leak is believed to have caused the explosion.

Following the incident, emergency teams rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. So far, 11 people have been pulled out from the debris and shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Authorities said the rescue work continued for several hours as teams searched through the rubble for any remaining trapped residents.

The blast occurred on the first floor on Wednesday night, causing part of the building to collapse, rescue sources on the ground said and added that all the available resources were being used in the search operation, according to a leading media outlet, Geo News.