Woman killed in gas leakage blast

Rawalpindi : A woman was killed as a blast occurred due to gas leakage in a house situated in Lunda Bazaar Road near Committee Chowk on Thursday.

According to Rescue 1122, the affected family left the gas heater on due to chilly weather and fell asleep.

During night, the supply of gas was suspended and restored after some time.

In the wee hours, huge fire engulfed the house as one of family member tried to ignite the stove.

Resultantly, a handicapped woman identified as Parveen Bibi, 60, sustained critical burn injuries and expired on the spot.

On information, Rescue 1122 rushed to the scene and extinguished the fire while the body was transferred to District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ).