Eight people died on the spot when a part of a house collapsed due to a sudden explosion in the morning.
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At least eight people, including the bride and groom, were killed when a gas cylinder exploded on Sunday morning after a wedding ceremony held at a house in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.
Police and government officials have confirmed the incident.
According to Islamabad police, the bride and groom were sleeping in the same house after the wedding reception. Eight people died on the spot when a part of the house collapsed due to the sudden explosion in the morning. Seven people were seriously injured in the explosion. They have been admitted to nearby hospitals.
A statement issued by the police said that the explosion took place in a residential area in the city center. After the incident, security personnel, rescue teams and the fire department immediately reached the spot and conducted search and rescue operations. It is said that the explosion also affected some nearby houses.
A government administrator, Sahibzada Yousuf, said that the relevant agencies were alerted after receiving information about the explosion on Sunday morning and a detailed investigation is underway to find out the cause of the incident. Initially, it is suspected that the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder leak. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased. He directed the health authorities to ensure free and best treatment to the injured and ordered a full and impartial investigation into the incident.
Many households in Pakistan are forced to use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders due to low natural gas pressure. Gas leaks and negligence in such cylinders have led to fatal accidents in the past. Police said an investigation into the incident was ongoing.
