Islamabad cylinder explosion kills 8 including bride and groom today. A tragic incident shook Islamabad when a cylinder explosion at a private residence killed eight people. Including a bride and groom, early Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the G-7 sector, leaving the community in shock. According to police and rescue officials, the blast happened around 3:00 AM, destroying a significant portion of the house. Firefighters and emergency teams rushed to the site, but all victims, including the newlywed couple. They were declared dead at the scene. Several nearby houses also sustained damage from the force of the explosion.
Authorities have stated that the explosion was caused by a domestic gas cylinder. A preliminary investigation suggested that a gas leak may have led to the blast. But officials are conducting a thorough probe to determine the exact cause. The Islamabad Capital Territory Police and Rescue 1122 teams confirmed that all victims were residents of the house. The names of the deceased have not yet been publicly released, but officials confirmed that among the dead were the bride and groom celebrating their wedding.
Neighbours expressed grief and shock at the loss. “We never imagined such a tragedy could happen here. It is heartbreaking to lose young lives, especially on a day that was meant for celebration,” said one resident of G-7. Officials have urged residents to take safety precautions with domestic gas cylinders, especially during the winter months when usage increases. They also warned against storing cylinders indoors for long periods.
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The tragic event is being treated as a major accident, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities have promised strict measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.