KARACHI: A cylinder explosion in Orangi Town on Saturday resulted in eleven injuries.

Three injured individuals were reported to be in critical condition. Among the injured were three children and a mom. They were given a Civil Hospital admission.

The house where the cylinder explosion happened sustained damage to its wall and completely demolished a neighboring dwelling.

People fled their homes as a wave of panic swept over the neighborhood. Rescuers hurried to the scene and began a rescue effort after receiving information.

When a police squad arrived, they began their investigation. At first, it was thought to be a cylinder blast that left eleven persons injured.