QUETTA (November 11): Four people, including a woman and her six-year-old daughter, sustained burn injuries when a gas explosion occurred inside a house on Marri Street off Arbab Karam Khan Road on Wednesday morning.
The injured were taken to the Burns Unit of Civil Hospital Quetta, where the woman was reported to be in critical condition.
Initial information suggested that gas had accumulated inside a room following an interruption in supply and may have ignited after the service was restored. Authorities have yet to officially determine the precise cause of the explosion.
Hospital sources said the woman sustained burns to around 90 percent of her body, while her six-year-old daughter suffered approximately 60 percent burns. Two other individuals received comparatively minor injuries.
The two people with minor injuries were provided first aid and subsequently discharged, while the mother and daughter remained hospitalized for treatment. Medical sources described the woman’s condition as extremely critical.
The incident prompted concern among residents of the area, who alleged that unexpected interruptions in gas supply followed by restoration without prior warning could increase the risk of such accidents.
Residents called for an immediate and transparent inquiry by the relevant authorities and Sui gas management to establish the circumstances leading to the explosion and determine responsibility if negligence or a safety lapse was found.
They also urged the authorities to improve the safety of the gas distribution system, provide timely information about supply interruptions and adopt preventive measures to reduce the risk of similar incidents in residential areas.
