At least 16 people, including a young girl, were killed and 14 injured in a roof collapse due to a gas cylinder explosion in Rana Colony Soldier Bazaar here on Wednesday.
The blast occurred in the area of Aga Khan School near Street No 5 in Rana Colony, Soldier Bazaar. The blast occurred on the first floor of the building on Wednesday night, causing part of the building to collapse, rescue sources said. As soon as the accident was reported, rescue agencies immediately reached the scene. Edhi Foundation ambulances and volunteers were actively involved in the immediate transfer of the injured.