At least nine people were killed and four others injured when an oxygen cylinder exploded inside an ambulance in the Nagarparkar area of Tharparkar district on Thursday.
According to the hospital administration, the explosion occurred while an oxygen cylinder was being fitted in the ambulance.
The blast triggered a fire in the vehicle, claiming nine lives and leaving four others injured, a local news channel reported.
The deceased included a woman, two attendants and four hospital employees, while the identities of the remaining victims were yet to be confirmed.
The injured were shifted to Karachi after receiving initial medical treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to Civil Hospital Mithi for medico-legal formalities.
Sindh Minister for Home and Law Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar took notice of the incident and sought a detailed report from the SSP and the Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar.
