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Gas Cylinder Shop Blast in Karachi Kills 2

by VOA News

   Authorities in Pakistan say at least two people were killed and 10
   injured Sunday when a gas cylinder explosion tore through a residential
   building in Karachi.

   Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed told Dawn news that two of the injured
   are in critical condition.

   Police say the blast happened in a gas cylinder shop on the ground
   floor of the structure.

   Emergency workers fear people could be trapped under the rubble.