Gas Tanker Explosion in Multan Claims Six Lives, Leaves Over Two Dozen Injured

A devastating gas tanker explosion in Multan, located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, claimed the lives of six people, including a minor girl and two women, while injuring 31 others. The incident occurred late Sunday night when a truck carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) caught fire and exploded near an industrial area.

The massive explosion caused significant damage to nearby homes and shops, with several structures collapsing due to the blast’s impact. Rescue official Mohammad Bilal confirmed that the fatalities resulted from burns and structural collapses.

Emergency responders extinguished the blaze, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the gas leak that triggered the explosion.

Local media reports initially estimated five casualties, but the death toll rose to six after another body was recovered from the debris. Geo News reported that the injured are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals, with some in critical condition.

Authorities have launched a thorough inquiry into the safety protocols surrounding the transport of hazardous materials to prevent similar tragedies in the future.