Massive blast near Karachi airport; 3 foreign nationals killed, 17 injured
A massive explosion near Karachi's Jinnah International Airport killed at least three foreign nationals and injured 17 others, according to ARY News.
Karachi airport blast: A massive explosion near Karachi's Jinnah International Airport killed at least three foreign nationals and injured 17 others, according to ARY News.
Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar suspects the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED).
According to sources, the sound of the explosion could be heard across the city, including Karimabad, Defence, and Jamshed Road.
According to initial reports, an oil tanker exploded, setting fire to a number of vehicles on the scene. Furthermore, law enforcement and firefighters have rushed to the scene.
Azfar Mahesar, the Deputy Inspector General East, stated: "According to initial information, an oil tanker caught fire, which spread to several other vehicles, causing collateral damage. We are determining if there was an element of terrorism involved, which we cannot rule out at the moment."
On Sunday, an explosion occurred near Karachi's Jinnah International Airport, causing dense clouds of smoke to spread across the neighbourhood.
Police, Rangers, and rescue personnel responded immediately to secure the area and assist those impacted. The cause of the explosion is being investigated.