Three dead, 21 injured in Quetta’s double road explosion


Image that shows an EDHI ambulance. – AFP/ file

Quetta: A powerful explosion hit Quetta’s double road, killing at least three people and hurting another 21, including security personnel, merchants and spectators.

The explosion attacked a police truck in the routine patrol, seriously injuring officers inside the vehicle.

According to the police surgeon, Dr. Ayesha Faiz, three people lost their lives in the attack, while multiple injured individuals remain in critical condition. Dr. Abdul Hadi, the Medical Superintendent (MS) of the Sandeman Hospital, confirmed that four victims are critical.

Meanwhile, Dr. Arbab Kamran, managing director of the Trauma Center, said that all injured is being provided.

After the explosion, the authorities declared an emergency at the Sandeman hospital, calling all doctors and medical staff urgently. The area has been cordoned off, and security forces have launched an investigation into the attack.

Baluchistan has witnessed an increase in terrorist attacks in recent months, and security forces are often attacked.


This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.



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