11 Feb 2024 | 06:11 PM UTC
Pakistan: Medical service disruptions likely at Sindh Government Hospital in Liaquatabad, Karachi, after crews extinguish fire at facility Feb. 11
Blast results in brief fire and several injuries at hospital in Liaquatabad, Karachi, Pakistan, Feb. 11; medical service disruptions likely.
Medical service disruptions will likely impact the Sindh Government Hospital in the Liaquatabad area of Karachi over the short term following an explosion and fire at the facility Feb. 11. A short circuit reportedly caused a refrigerator's compressor to explode. Emergency crews deployed to the building following the explosion and extinguished the blaze. The blast and ensuing fire injured at least seven people and caused minor material damage. Hospital officials have declared an emergency at the facility and begun to move patients and staff to another location.
Authorities may maintain a heightened security presence around the facility over the coming hours. Residual traffic disruptions cannot be ruled out in the immediate area.
Avoid the facility until emergency crews give the all-clear and vacate the scene. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the area and any residual traffic disruptions. Prepare for medical service disruptions at the Sindh Government Hospital in Liaquatabad; confirm appointments if scheduled to receive services at the facility over the coming days. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
