CNG blast, injures 11 persons
PESHAWAR, (MILLAT ONLINE):The CNG blast has left 11 persons injured on Charsadda Road at fuel station here on Saturday morning, police said.
A Suzuki pick-up with 11 people on board was getting CNG filled at the fuel station when it exploded with a big bang, police added.
The pickup was carrying a locally-welded CNG cylinder which failed to withstand the gas pressure during filling and thus leaked, causing an explosion, sources said.
Officials said, seven of the injured were provided first aid at the site by Rescue 1122 officials, whereas four were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital for further treatment. Police have cordoned off the area and started investigation.