Four injured in gas leak explosion

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QUETTA: Four people were injured in an explosion caused by a gas leak in a residential area here on Monday.

According to rescue officials, the incident occurred in a house in the Nawan Killi area, where accumulated gas ignited and triggered a blast.

As a result of the explosion, four occupants sustained burn injuries. Rescue teams shifted the injured to a nearby hospital.

Authorities said further investigation into the incident was underway.

Published in Dawn, December 30th, 2025

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