Deadly Factory Blast, Pilgrim Bus Crash Kill Many in Pakistan

News Desk

Islamabad: Pakistan witnessed two tragic incidents on Saturday morning, as a powerful explosion at a metal factory in Gujranwala and a devastating road accident near the Qazi Ahmed-Amri Bridge claimed multiple lives and left several others injured.

In Gujranwala, a deadly blast rocked Hafeez Metal Factory on Khiyali Road in Jinnah Colony, killing at least two workers and injuring three others.

Rescue 1122 officials said six fire brigade vehicles were deployed to control the massive fire that engulfed a large portion of the factory.

The deceased were identified as Rehan, while efforts were underway to confirm the identity of the second victim. Rescue teams shifted the injured to DHQ hospital, and police have launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident near the Qazi Ahmed-Amri Bridge in Fatoohal Zardari, a vehicle carrying pilgrims to Sehwan Sharif overturned, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and injuries to several others.

Rescue teams and police swiftly responded, shifting the injured to emergency wards in Qazi Ahmad district for medical attention. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.