Nagarparkar Ambulance Cylinder Explosion Death Toll Rises to 10

News Desk

Tharparkar: The death toll from an oxygen cylinder explosion and subsequent fire involving an ambulance in Nagarparkar, Tharparkar district of Sindh, has risen to 10, while four people, including hospital staff, were injured in the incident.

According to rescue sources, the incident occurred at the Basic Health Unit (BHU Plus) in Danu Dhandal, Nagarparkar, where a PPHI ambulance was stationed. An oxygen cylinder reportedly exploded while it was being changed, triggering a fire that engulfed the vehicle.

Several people, including a pregnant woman, sustained fatal burn injuries, while four others were seriously injured. The injured were immediately shifted to Civil Hospital Mithi, where they are receiving medical treatment.

Authorities said the deceased included a pregnant woman, two caretakers and four hospital staff members. Ambulance driver Ishaq Thebo, Jaswant and Pandhi Rajar were among those identified. However, the severe burns sustained by several victims have made identification of the remaining bodies difficult.

Rescue sources confirmed that a child injured in the incident later succumbed to his injuries, raising the death toll to 10.

The tragic incident has plunged the area into mourning. The exact cause of the explosion and further details surrounding the incident are awaited.

However, the severe burns sustained by several victims have made identification of the remaining bodies difficult.