A gas explosion in a sewer in Korangi’s Bilal Colony left five people injured on Monday, according to police officials. The explosion occurred when gas accumulated in a sewer line along the road, causing the slab above it to collapse. The incident took place near the footpath at the intersection of North Karachi Sector 5JD.
The five injured individuals were promptly taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for treatment. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) District Central, Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqui, confirmed the details of the explosion and the subsequent injuries.
Local police from Bilal Colony were on-site, and relevant authorities were called in to investigate the incident. The explosion and cave-in raised concerns about gas leaks in the area, and efforts are underway to prevent further incidents.