Last Updated on October 29, 2026 by YeJahan
YEJAHAN DESK
NANGARPARKAR (Oct 29): Six people were killed and three others severely injured after a gas cylinder exploded inside an ambulance in the Nangarparkar tehsil of Tharparkar district late Wednesday night.
The tragic incident occurred at the Basic Health Unit (BHU) Plus Dano Dhandhal, located within the Taluka of Nangarparkar. According to sources, the ambulance was just approached the medical facility when its gas cylinder suddenly ruptured, triggering a massive blaze that quickly engulfed the entire vehicle.
Six passengers trapped inside the vehicle sustained fatal burn injuries and died on the spot.
Rescue teams and emergency personnel arrived at the scene shortly after the blast to contain the fire and extract the victims. Authorities confirmed that three individuals who survived the explosion with serious injuries were provided immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mithi for advanced medical treatment.
An investigation into the cause of the technical failure and the safety standards of the cylinder installation is expected to be launched by local authorities.
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