{"id":105099,"date":"2026-02-19T04:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T04:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ten-dead-as-building-collapses-after-gas-explosion-in-karachis-soldier-bazaar-pakistan-observer\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T04:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T04:53:11","slug":"ten-dead-as-building-collapses-after-gas-explosion-in-karachis-soldier-bazaar-pakistan-observer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ten-dead-as-building-collapses-after-gas-explosion-in-karachis-soldier-bazaar-pakistan-observer\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten dead as building collapses after gas explosion in Karachi\u2019s Soldier Bazaar – Pakistan Observer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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KARACHI \u2013 The death toll from a gas explosion in a residential building in Soldier Bazaar area of Karachi has risen to ten, with authorities continuing search and rescue operations.<\/p>\n

Reports said a gas leak caused an explosion in a three-story building. Parts of the structure collapsed as a result of the blast.<\/p>\n

Police said the area has been cordoned off, and security has been tightened. Rescue teams have launched a search operation at the site. Officials revealed that each floor of the building contained a single room, and the narrow streets in the vicinity have made the rescue efforts particularly challenging.<\/p>\n

Rescue officials reported that seven bodies have been recovered so far, including that of a 10-year-old girl identified as Nazia. More than ten people were injured in the blast and have been transported to nearby hospitals for medical care.<\/p>\n

A rescue official told media that the explosion took place on the first floor of the building. It is believed that the blast was triggered by a gas cylinder or a gas extraction machine.<\/p>\n

He said ten bodies have been retrieved, there are concerns that more individuals may be trapped under the rubble.<\/p>\n

The rescue operation continues, with specialized equipment being used to remove debris from the site, including cutting through metal structures.<\/p>\n

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KARACHI \u2013 The death toll from a gas explosion in a residential building in Soldier Bazaar area of Karachi has risen to ten, with authorities continuing search and rescue operations. Reports said a gas leak caused an explosion in a three-story building. Parts of the structure collapsed as a result of the blast. 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