15 Workers Killed After Boiler Explodes At Glue-Making Factory In Pakistan (WATCH)
Synopsis
At least 15 workers were killed, and many others injured after a boiler exploded at a glue-making factory in eastern Pakistan.
At least 15 workers were killed, and many others injured after a boiler exploded at a glue-making factory in eastern Pakistan. The explosion happened in the morning at an industrial facility in Faisalabad district, some 130 kilometres from Lahore, the provincial capital, a local administrator said.
According to reports, multiple buildings collapsed, and dozens are trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are underway.
Local administrator Raja Jahangir said the cause of the blast was being investigated and confirmed that nearby homes had also been affected.
Police official Mohammad Aslam said an investigation was underway to determine what led to the boiler failure.
Pakistan Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed condolences to the families of the victims and directed officials to provide the best possible medical care to the injured.
Industrial accidents remain common in Pakistan, where poor safety standards often contribute to fatal incidents. In 2024, a similar boiler explosion at a Faisalabad textile mill left a dozen workers injured. Just last week, four workers were killed in a blast at a firecrackers factory in Karachi.