Cylinder Blast in Karachi Shop Kills One, Injures Several

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Islamabad: At least one person was killed, while six sustained injuries as a result of a cylinder blast that took place in Karachi’s New Chali area on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the details, rescue sources said that there was a loud explosion in the generator market building in front of the main entrance of the Chamber of Commerce and the sound of the explosion was heard far, private news channels 

reported.

Rescue and police officials reached the scene intermediately after they were being informed and controlled the heavy fire.

According to locals, operations are underway to evacuate the building.