A blast reportedly due to a boiler exploding in a factory along the North Karachi industrial area has claimed at least six lives so far, mostly labourers while injuring dozens on Tuesday as the building roof collapsed. The SSP East alongside his personnel has taken over the blast site as paramedic teams carry out their rescue exercise on the scene. One of the factorylabourers was rescued from the factory debris, rescue officials confirmed, while workers claim others could still be stuck under the wreckage. According to the reports so far, the blast and its aftermath have broken apart from a high tension K Electric cable which caused a power outage in the adjacent block. Initial reports, said the Rangers officials who reached the site first, suggest the explosion was due to the factory boiler blowing up. Sindh Labour Minister Saeed Ghani has directed the Secretary Labour to immediately inquire into the deaths and injuries in the incident. In the wake of the tragedy, the team comprising directors and other members of the safety team has been directed to reach the spot immediately. Ghani has sought the accident report within 24 hours. The Minister also contacted the concerned Deputy Commissioner. Minister for Industry and Commerce Jam IkramullahDharejo took notice of the deaths due to boiler explosion. The Secretary Industries was instructed to visit the accident site Dharejo also directed to prepare a detailed report of the incident and to check the arrangements for the protection of the lives of the workers in the said factory.
