A cylinder exploded on the first floor of a private bakery in Lahore’s Gulberg area, killing one person and injuring eight, Xinhua says. The blast occurred in the early hours of Sunday, and more than 40 workers were present on the floor when the fireball erupted.
Rescue personnel arrived quickly, shifting the injured to a nearby hospital for treatment, a Rescue 1122 official told Xinhua. All workers were evacuated safely after the incident, the official added.
"Rescue personnel rushed to the scene and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital for medical treatment," said the Rescue 1122 official.
Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion, Xinhua reported. No further details on the motive or the exact type of cylinder were released at this time.