Gas tanker explodes in Multan, killing 5 and injuring 31

A gas-filled tanker exploded at the Industrial Estate in Multan, leaving five people dead and 31 injured, according to rescue authorities.

The deceased include a minor girl and two women.

The explosion in the LPG tanker triggered a massive fire, with debris from the shattered vehicle landing on nearby residential areas, causing significant destruction.

Rescue officials said that the fire was extinguished after hours of effort, involving over ten firefighting vehicles and foam-based fire suppression.

Multan’s City Police Officer (CPO) Sadiq Ali stated that several houses were destroyed, and livestock perished in the blaze.

He added that gas leakage from the tanker persists, prompting authorities to evacuate the area. Among the injured, 13 are reported to be in critical condition.

The District Emergency Officer confirmed that an emergency has been declared at Nishtar Hospital, where the injured are receiving treatment. Search operations are ongoing in the adjacent localities to ensure safety. Electricity and gas supply in the area has been suspended as a precautionary measure, though Multan-Muzaffargarh Road has now been reopened for traffic.

Further updates will follow as rescue and recovery operations progress.