A powerful explosion in Balochistan’s Turbat district has left several people injured, local police confirmed Tuesday. The blast occurred in the Nawano area, reportedly originating from a vehicle.
According to initial police reports, the explosion was strong enough to be heard across several kilometers, triggering panic in the surrounding locality. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos, with bystanders rushing to help victims as thick smoke billowed from the site of the explosion.
Emergency response teams, including multiple ambulances and rescue personnel, swiftly arrived at the scene following the incident. The injured were transported to the District Headquarters Hospital in Turbat for urgent medical treatment. The exact number of casualties has not yet been confirmed, but authorities describe the injuries as ranging from minor to critical.
Police have cordoned off the area and initiated an investigation into the nature and cause of the explosion. While the motive behind the blast is still unclear, officials have not ruled out the possibility of foul play, and bomb disposal units are examining the remnants of the vehicle.
Security has been heightened in the region following the blast, with additional forces deployed to prevent further incidents.
More details are expected as the investigation progresses.
