Explosion in Boiler Factory in Pakistan, 15 Dead

Lahore: As many as 15 people died and several were injured after the massive explosion of a boiler factory in Punjab province of Pakistan on Friday, as per the statement of the officials.

After the incident, Faisalabad Deputy Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar informed media, ''So far, the rescue teams have recovered 15 dead bodies from the rubble and seven injured have been shifted to hospital."

He added, "It is feared that more people are under the debris. The rescue teams are busy removing the rubble. The whole district machinery is taking part in the rescue work."

Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar said that the Rescue 1122, the fire brigade and other related agencies will be given full support. After the incident, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief over the loss of precious lives in the boiler explosion at the chemical factory. Maryam Nawaz also extended her condolences and asked for a detailed detailed report about the incident from the Faisalabad Commissioner.

More to follow...