Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

14 Injured In Gas Cylinder Explosion At Hotel In Nangarhar


(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) JALALABAD (Pajhwok): At least 14 people have been injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a hotel in eastern Nangarhar province, police said on Thursday.

The blast occurred in the Spinkhor area of Batikot district on Wednesday afternoon, according to a statement from the police headquarters.

“A gas cylinder with a leaking pipe caught fire inside a hotel and subsequently exploded, injuring 14 employees,” the statement said.

Police rushed to the scene immediately after the incident and evacuated the injured to nearby health centres for medical treatment.

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