Three dead in gas explosion at Islamabad factory

The blast brings entire building down.


Web Desk January 06, 2013
Blast brings entire building down which was used to make oxygen gas. PHOTO: RESCUE 1122/FILE

ISLAMABAD: Three people were killed and one was injured in a gas explosion at a factory in Islamabad, Express News reported on Sunday.

Islamabad Police and rescue workers reached the spot after the incident. The injured was shifted to a local hospital.

The blast, which took place last night, brought the entire building down.

The factory was used to make oxygen gas.

Express News reported that workplace safety was inadequate at the factory.

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