August 18, 2026 04:25 pm (IST)
Pakistan: Explosions at Gadani shipbreaking yard kills 10
Islamabad, Nov 1 (IBNS): A series of explosions which hit an unused oil tanker in the Gadani shipbreaking yard in Pakistan left 10 people killed on Tuesday, media reports said.
The incident reportedly left 45 others injured.
The Deputy superintendent police Hub confirmed the death toll to DawnNews and added that workers said over 100 people were working on the ship at the time.
Rescue operation is currently going on.
The exact cause of the explosions is not known.
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