By: Ijaz-ul-Hassan / ANI
ATTOCK: A powerful explosion caused by a gas leak occurred in Mohalla Shahabad, Attock, leaving a 23-year-old man severely burned and causing extensive damage to a building.
According to details, the explosion was so intense that its sound was heard in distant areas. The walls of the house collapsed, window panes were shattered and several parts of the building were severely damaged.
As a result of the blast, 23-year-old Balaj, son of Shafqat, sustained serious burn injuries. Upon receiving the information, Rescue 1122 Attock ambulances and fire rescue teams, accompanied by District Emergency Officer Dr Mian Ashfaq, immediately reached the site.
The Rescue 1122 medical team provided first aid to the injured at the scene. Due to his critical condition, Balaj was shifted to District Headquarters Hospital Attock for further treatment.
Meanwhile, Rescue 1122 fire teams launched a firefighting operation. After approximately one hour of rescue efforts, the fire was successfully brought under control.
