Karachi blast kills 13, injures 35 (21-04-2011)

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KARACHI: At least twelve people have been killed while 35 sustained injures in a powerful blast that ripped through Rami Club building near Ghaas Mandi area in Lyari locality of metropolis on Thursday, Geo News reported.

Police and Law Enforcement Agencies (LAEs) have made to the explosion site and are carrying out rescue activities.

Rescue sources said nine people have been confirmed dead and over 30 injured in the explosion.

Most injured have been shifted to Civil Hospital, as death toll is feared to rise further, said hospital sources. Emergency has been declared at Civil Hospital

Medico Legal Officer (MLO) said that more than 10 people have died and 35 injured have been admitted to Civil Hospital so far.

Police are trying to determine the nature of blast. No dead man has been identified as yet.