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Multiple cylinders explode in Lahore's Barkat Market

Multiple cylinder blasts rocked Lahore's Barkat Market on Tuesday, days after the city was hit by a terror attack in...
Screen grab from footage of the explosion
Screen grab from footage of the explosion

Multiple cylinder blasts rocked Lahore's Barkat Market on Tuesday, days after the city was hit by a terror attack in Johar Town, local media reported.

At least 10 gas cylinders exploded in the commercial area of the city. The explosions have made it difficult to go near the spot. At least one person has sustained injures as a result of the multiple blasts.

Source: Twitter

Police and the rescue officials have reached the site of the incident and cordoned off the area. Efforts are underway to put off the fire.

As per the initial assessment, at least 12 vehicles and multiples shops in the area have been damanged.

This is a developing story.

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