Tragic Accident in Pakistan's Sindh: Oxygen Cylinder Explodes in Ambulance, 10 Killed Including New Mother

In a tragic accident in Pakistan's Sindh province on Thursday, 10 people lost their lives. An oxygen cylinder exploded inside an ambulance carrying a patient in the Nagarparkar area of Tharparkar district. Following the blast, the ambulance caught fire, leading to the deaths of 10 people, including a woman. Police have ordered an investigation following the incident.

How Did the Accident Happen?

According to the police, the woman aboard the ambulance had given birth to a child, but her health condition deteriorated afterward. She was being transferred from the Basic Health Center in Dano Dhandhal to the Civil Hospital in Mithi city for better medical treatment. En route, the oxygen cylinder exploded inside the ambulance. The accident was so severe that several people on board lost their lives, including the woman.

What Did the Police Say?

* Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Tharparkar, Arif Aziz Jafri, confirmed the accident and stated that information regarding 10 deaths has been received so far.

* According to initial reports, the ambulance driver was moving the oxygen cylinder inside the vehicle from one place to another when the explosion occurred.

* The exact cause of the cylinder explosion remains unclear.

Investigation Ongoing

Police are investigating all aspects of the incident. It will become clear only after the completion of the investigation under what circumstances the explosion took place and whether any negligence was responsible for it. Currently, only 10 deaths have been confirmed.