The explosion of a gas tanker truck in an illegal LPG warehouse in the Hamid Pure Kanora region in Multan, killed at least six people and injured the local authorities on Monday.
The explosion occurred during the industrial zone filling operations, triggering a massive fire and sending debris in neighboring residential areas.
Among the dead are a minor girl and two women, while 13 of the wounded remain in critical condition.
The explosion reduced 20 ruined houses and partially damaged 70 others.
Livestock was also killed in the explosion occurred early in the morning. The oil tanker debris caused significant destruction in the surrounding areas, fragments falling on the roofs and streets.
The police officer of the city of Multan (CPO) Sadiq Ali declared that gas escaped from one of the valves before the tanker truck exploded.
Many residents had already evacuated after noticing the smell of gas.
More than ten fire -fighting vehicles and foam fire extinction equipment have been deployed to control the fire.
The urgency was declared to Nishtar hospital, where help work 24 hours a day to treat the injured.
Gas and electricity in the area have been temporarily suspended by safety measure, although traffic has resumed on the Multan-Muzaffargarh road.
The authorities confirmed that the explosion took place in an illegal LPG filling warehouse.
The tank truck would have transferred smuggling LPG to tanker trucks and smaller bottles on the site.
Five other warehouse tankers were destroyed in the explosion.
Police and rescue teams conduct research operations in adjacent areas to ensure safety.
Residents were advised to avoid the explosion site due to persistent gases in the air.
