Two killed

Published September 15, 2006

ISLAMABAD, Sept 14: Two labourers were killed when explosive material went off after catching fire here on Thursday. The incident occurred at the under construction Soan Garden when detonator of explosives used to blast mountains and construct roads caught fire while the labourers were heating a charcoal drum.

As a result of the explosion, two labourers were killed on the spot. The blast also caused damage to two storerooms. The deceased were identified as Shahid and Sakhawat, residents of Jatli area. The bodies were shifted to hospital for legal process.—Staff Reporter

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