An explosion took place at an LPG shop near Benazir University, Kishti Chowk in Lyari, Karachi on Sunday.

According to the 24News HD TV channel, four people were injured in the blast. One of the injured is in critical condition at the Civil Hospital.

Minister Ali Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the incident and sought a report from the Karachi Commissioner.

The injured persons including Faizan, Rizwan, Noman and Salahuddin have been shifted to Civil Hospital for medical treatment.

According to the locals, people were filling LPG in their cylinders from the shop when the explosion took place. Lyari police sealed the shop after the incident.

Reporter: Shahzeb Hussain