The number of people died in a deadly oxygen cylinder blast at a basic health unit (BHU) facility in Tharparkar climbed to 10 after three injured victims breathed their last on Thursday morning.
The tragedy occurred at BHU Danwadandhal in Nagarpar area of Tharparkar.
Rescue officials said the deceased included ambulance driver Pandhi Rajarr, watchman Ishaq Thebo, dispenser Dino Mul, Pardeep Bheil, attendant Lachhman Meghwar, Jaswant, Lado, Ms Kreman and Ms Raju.
On Wednesday, the ambulance, operated by the People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI), caught fire while the staff were changing its oxygen cylinder.
Assistant Commissioner Nagarparkar Erum Karim Narejo said the ambulance was parked at the health facility when the explosion occurred.
Hospital administration said a pregnant woman was still inside the ambulance when staff began fitting the oxygen cylinder. An explosion during the process triggered the fire.
Police said two midwives and a female attendant at the basic health centre were among the injured. The injured were shifted to Civil Hospital in Mithi for treatment, while teams from the district administration, rescue services and the health department were present at the scene.
Sindh Home Minister and Law Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has taken notice of the incident and sought details from the Tharparkar senior superintendent of police (SSP) and deputy commissioner.
The minister directed authorities to ensure immediate medical assistance and timely treatment for the injured, who were shifted to Karachi after receiving initial treatment, according to the Tharparkar SSP.
Initial reports suggest an oxygen cylinder exploded in the ambulance, while expert teams from Mirpurkhas and Karachi have been called in to examine the evidence, a provincial government spokesperson said.
Lanjar also expressed condolences to the families of those who died.
Sindh CM Murad announces compensation
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday announced Rs2 million in compensation for each family of those who lost their lives in the Tharparkar ambulance tragedy.
The chief minister expressed deep regret and sorrow over the incident and offered his condolences to the families of the victims.
He also directed that best medical treatment be provided to the injured.
He directed the chief secretary to order the health department to conduct a transparent inquiry into the incident.
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