Gas leak blast kills 3 women in Rawalpindi
Pakistan
A gas leak explosion in Rawalpindi’s Phase 7 killed three women and left another critically injured, while a separate gas-related fire in Arifwala earlier in the day also claimed three lives.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News): Three women were killed in a gas leak explosion in Phase 7 on Monday evening, rescue officials said.
According to authorities, another woman was found unconscious at the scene and rushed to hospital, where doctors said her condition was critical.
Officials said the blast was caused by gas leakage, which led to a sudden fire inside the house. Rescue teams moved in quickly to put out the flames and shift the victims.
Earlier the same day, a separate gas-related incident in Arifwala claimed the lives of a mother and her two young daughters, while the father suffered serious injuries.
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Police said the fire broke out while food was being cooked on a stove connected to a gas cylinder.
Authorities have urged citizens to stay alert and follow safety measures, saying gas leaks can turn deadly in the blink of an eye.
