Gas Explosion Leaves Four Children Dead in Lahore

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Islamabad: At least four children died in a gas cylinder explosion near Chowk Baba-e-Azam in Lahore on early Friday morning.
According to Rescue 1122, the blast took place at around 6 a.m. in a house when all family members were in a room and turned on the heater, which was connected to a cylinder. As a result, four children lost their lives and injured other family members, a private news channel reported.
The house also caught fire and suffered extensive damage. The cause of the blast and subsequent fire is believed to be leakage in the gas cylinder, neighbours added.
The powerful explosion blew off the house’s roof, causing a fire. The victims were being taken to a nearby hospital by the police and rescue workers.