According to preliminary data, as a result of an explosion at a fireworks factory in the Pakistani city of Hyderabad, 5 people were killed and 7 were injured.
As reported by the Pakistani newspaper Dawn, search and rescue workers reported that an explosion occurred at a fireworks factory, after which a fire started in the factory.
According to preliminary data, 5 people were killed and 7 were injured as a result of the explosion
Authorities said that fire and rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the scene and are continuing rescue and fire-fighting operations.
Latifabad Deputy Commissioner of Police Saud Lund said that the fireworks were produced without a license and illegally.
Hyderabad Police Chief Adil Chandio said that rescue teams are continuing to work at the scene to search for bodies, while police authorities are inquiring who owns the plant.