Six Dead, Nineteen Injured in Pakistan’s Quetta Explosion Tragedy
Blast in Balochistan leaves 19 injured, emergency declared.
A devastating explosion tore through Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s volatile Balochistan province, claiming the lives of at least six people and injuring 19 others. The powerful blast occurred near Zarghoon Road, a busy area in the city, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting an immediate response from authorities.
According to police reports cited by The Express Tribune, the explosion caused significant casualties, with six fatalities confirmed at the scene. The injured were swiftly transported to medical facilities, with the majority being treated at the Civil Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department and the Trauma Centre. Provincial Health Department Media Coordinator Dr. Waseem Baig confirmed that 19 individuals were admitted, some in critical condition, underscoring the severity of the incident.
In response to the tragedy, the Balochistan Health Department declared a state of emergency across hospitals in Quetta. Health Secretary Mujeebur Rehman issued directives for all medical personnel, including consultants, doctors, pharmacists, staff nurses, and paramedics, to remain on duty to handle the influx of patients. “We are fully mobilized to provide immediate care to those affected,” Rehman stated, as reported by Dawn.
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The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, with authorities yet to determine whether it was a targeted attack or an accidental detonation. Balochistan, a province long plagued by militancy and separatist violence, has seen similar incidents in the past, raising concerns about security in the region. Police and security forces have cordoned off the blast site, and a thorough probe is underway to ascertain the circumstances leading to this deadly event.
The explosion has left the residents of Quetta in a state of shock and grief, with local communities mourning the loss of lives. Hospitals are operating at full capacity to treat the injured, while officials have called for calm and urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement. As investigations continue, the people of Balochistan await answers, hoping for measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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