At least two persons were killed and 10 others were injured Friday as an explosion took place in Quaidabad area, according to Aaj News. SSP Malir Irfan Bahadur said the blast took place under the Quaidabad flyover near a crowded area of the locality. He said the police were yet to ascertain the exact nature and cause of the explosion.
Five injured of the blast were shifted to Jinnah Hospital. Dr Seemi Jamali confirmed that two of the wounded persons had succumbed to their injuries. She said that five other wounded persons were in critical condition at the hospital. Power supply to the surrounding areas was disrupted following the powerful explosion, which could be heard from a distance. The blast took place at a crowded place where several vendors set up their stalls.