10 injured in blast in Johar Town Lahore

LAHORE: Blast occurred in a house in Johar Town area, leaving 10 injured.

Rescue, police, and bomb disposal teams have reached the site of the incident, while witnesses say that the glass windows of nearby houses and buildings have been shattered. One of the buildings has been severely damaged and some vehicles parked at the site of the blast have also been affected.

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Rescue officials say 10 people have sustained injuries and have been shifted to Lahore’s Jinnah Hospital via private cars and auto-rickshaws. Six out of the 10 have received minor injuries, they said.

The Jinnah Hospital management has asked people to come forward and donate blood for the injured, adding that four wounded people were brought to the hospital who are receiving first-aid.

The sound of the blast was so loud that it was heard in faraway areas. However, the nature of the blast has not been ascertained yet. An eyewitness told Geo News that an unidentified individual parked a motorcycle near the house which later exploded.

Police have cordoned off the area for further investigation while traffic has been redirected.