The death toll of people killed in Gujranwala on Sunday, after a gas cylinder at the back of a van exploded, increased from nine to 10, after one of the injured people rescued earlier succumbed to their wounds, rescue officials said, APA reports citing Geo News.
The rescue personnel in charge said that an operation to pull out more bodies from inside the van is underway.
Rescue personnel earlier reported seven people injured in the explosion, saying they were taken to the DHQ Hospital for medical treatment.
An initial probe by the authorities revealed that the van was carrying passengers travelling from Rawalpindi to Gujranwala.
According to police, the vehicle was hit by a mini truck, and the cylinder at the back of the van resultantly exploded.
The DHQ Hospital medical superintendent confirmed receiving seven people for treatment.
The MS said that the injured are in a critical state and are being referred to Lahore for treatment.
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