A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday when a gas cylinder exploded inside a shop on Ravi Road in Lahore, killing five people and leaving five others seriously injured, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel.
According to Rescue 1122 officials, the powerful explosion took place in a residential-cum-commercial area near the filling station at Azadi Chowk.
The blast sparked a fire that quickly engulfed the premises, causing extensive damage and panic in the neighbourhood.
Rescue 1122 teams responded swiftly to the emergency, extinguishing the fire and rushing the injured to a nearby hospital.
The condition of several victims is said to be critical.
The rescue team confirmed that ten people were directly affected by the incident, with five confirmed dead and five others receiving emergency medical treatment.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion. Initial findings suggest the blast was triggered by a gas leak inside the shop, which housed flammable materials.
Reporter: Abid Chaudhry