A gas cylinder explosion after a wedding party in a house in Islamabad killed at least eight people, including the newlyweds, the Associated Press reported, citing a police statement, BTA reported.
The explosion occurred at night, while guests were going to bed after the festivities, and caused part of the house to collapse, authorities said in a statement. Seven injuries were reported. Some of the houses nearby were also damaged in the explosion.
Police said the explosion occurred in a residential area in central Islamabad and that authorities were investigating the cause.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed regret for the loss of life and offered condolences to the families of the victims. He ordered health authorities to ensure that the injured received the best possible treatment and ordered a full investigation into the case.
A large number of Pakistani households rely on LPG cylinders due to the low pressure of natural gas, and such cylinders are often associated with fatal accidents caused by leaks.
