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Crisis/Conflict/Terrorism Pakistan: Explosion in a sewerage line leaves three hurt
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 24 Dec 2021, 04:44 am Print
Karachi Explosion
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Karachi: An explosion in a sewerage line in Mehmoodabad area of Pakistani city of Karachi on Friday left three people injured, media reports said.
A statement from Mehmoodabad Station House Officer Aijaz Pathan said the blast occurred in a sewerage line at Parsi Gate due to the accumulation of gas, reports Dawn News.
A motorcycle mechanic shop that was situated on the sewerage line also collapsed, according to the statement.
The injured people were shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for treatment.
A bomb disposal squad reached the spot later.
An investigation into the incident is currently underway.
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