Gujranwala gas pipeline blast destroys two buildings

Three people are believed to have been trapped under the rubble.


Express August 02, 2011

GUJRANWALA: A gas pipeline explosion on Sialkot Road in Gujranwala has destroyed two buildings including a private bank, trapping three people under the rubble.
According to Express 24/7 correspondent, Rabia Mehmood, an explosion occured in a broken gas pipeline in Gujranwala that destroyed a branch of Muslim Commercial Bank on Sialkot road.
Following the blast, a fire is reported to have broken out following the blast.
Three people are believed to have been trapped under the rubble. Rescue efforts are currently underway.

The bank building has collapsed following the explosion.

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