Gas Explosion in Karachi Residential Building Kills 16, Rescue Efforts Underway

Karachi. The death toll from a powerful gas explosion in a residential building in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi has reached 16. The sudden explosion on the ground floor of the three-story building partially demolished the entire structure.

According to Assistant Superintendent of Police Jamshed Asher, the explosion was so powerful that it caused significant damage to the building's structure. Immediately following the incident, the state-owned 'Rescue 1122' team was mobilized for rescue operations.

Disaster response vehicles and a team of urban search and rescue experts are continuing the search for those buried under the debris. Rescue teams stated that the rescue operation has become very challenging due to the limited space, as the building contained small and narrow rooms. Efforts are being made to remove the debris by mobilizing machinery and manpower.

Police have begun a detailed investigation into the incident. Although the initial assumption is that the explosion was caused by a gas leak on the ground floor, the technical team is conducting further studies on this matter.

The rescue team is working cautiously amid suspicions that some people are still buried under the debris.