MULTAN: At least six people died when reportedly a gas cylinder exploded near a packed rickshaw stand in Multan Sunday evening.
According to details, the explosion happened on Vehari road of Multan in which at least six people were killed and 30 others injured.
The bomb disposal squad has been called to the site of explosion to find out the actual reason of the blast.
Police officials said the explosion might not be of a gas cylinder blast as they are currently probing the actual cause of explosion.
Around seven to eight rickshaws were also damaged due to the explosion.
The area people shifted the dead and injured people to nearby hospitals where few are said to be in critical condition. Sound of explosion was heard in far off areas.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed deep grief and sorrow over the Multan blast and emphasised upon rescue agencies to speed up the relief efforts.
He directed the concerned authorities to provide special medical care to the injured.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details get known.
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