More than 20 injured in blast in KP's Kohat: Rescue 1122

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A blast in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan resulted in over 20 injuries with some individuals critically wounded. Rescue 1122 and multiple ambulances responded to the scene, conducting ongoing relief and rescue operations.

Over 20 people have been injured in a blast in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat, Rescue 1122 said on Friday. Footage aired on television showed citizens gathered next to a building with a collapsed wall, digging through rubble and helping the injured. According to a statement by Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmed Faizi, the explosion occurred near Old Police Lines. “More than 20 injured individuals have been transported to nearby hospitals,” he said, adding that “several of the injured sustained critical injuries”. At present, 14 rescue ambulances and over 35 personnel are engaged in relief operations, he said. In an earlier statement, Faizi said that upon receiving the information, Rescue 1122 Kohat relief teams immediately arrived at the scene and commenced relief and rescue operations. “Teams are actively engaged in relief operations at the site, and further details will be released as more information becomes available,” he said. This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources, such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters.