Over 40 burnt in Noshki oil tanker explosion.
A devastating explosion rocked Noshki district in Balochistan after a diesel-laden truck caught fire and exploded at a truck depot, burning more than 40 people, including rescue workers and police officials.
According to Noshki Deputy Commissioner Amjad Soomro, the incident occurred when a truck carrying diesel suddenly caught fire.
In an effort to protect the nearby populated area, the driver heroically moved the burning vehicle away before parking it.
As fire brigade teams arrived and locals attempted to extinguish the flames, a powerful explosion occurred due to the diesel igniting, engulfing the fire brigade vehicle as well.
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Among the injured are Noshki DSP Sharif Barech and several fire brigade personnel. At least 15 injured individuals are reported to be in critical condition.
Due to the limited availability of ambulances, 26 of the severely wounded were transported to Quetta’s Civil Hospital using private vehicles after receiving first aid.
Emergency has been declared at Quetta Civil Hospital, and the injured are being provided immediate medical assistance at the trauma centre, hospital authorities confirmed.
Spokesperson for the Balochistan government, Shahid Rind, said that medical teams are actively assisting the victims and that an inquiry into the incident is underway.
“The incident is deeply regrettable, and all efforts are being made to aid the victims,” he stated.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari also expressed sorrow over the tragedy, urging authorities to conduct an immediate investigation and ensure strict measures to prevent such accidents in the future.
He called for the best possible treatment for the injured and prayed for their swift recovery.
Bilawal also appealed to citizens to cooperate with hospital administrations by donating blood for the injured.
