A gas cylinder explosion at a wedding in Islamabad led to eight deaths, including the bride and groom, with 11 wounded. The incident damaged four houses and highlighted the recurring issue of low-quality cylinders leaking under pressure during winter.

ISLAMABAD: A gas cylinder explosion during a wedding ceremony in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector claimed eight lives and damaged four houses, officials confirmed on Sunday.

Five people have been killed due to a gas cylinder explosion in Sector G-7-2, Islamabad. According to Islamabad Police, the explosion affected several houses and 15 people have been evacuated so far. The injured were immediately shifted to the hospital.