KARACHI: Two people were killed and two others were injured in an explosion that took place in Karachi's Saddar area on Friday.

The blast took place near Makki Masjid (mosque). Initial investigation revealed that ball bearings were used in the bomb. The intense blast damaged a nearby building and also caused damage to vehicles parked in the vicinity.

Police and rescue services reached the site of the explosion and the injured were shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) where an emergency was imposed.

Police said one of those killed could be the attacker himself.

Security personnel cordoned off the blast site and the Bomb Disposal Squad searched and cleared the area.

The motorcycle used in the attack was taken away for further investigation by police personnel.