Geo Pakistan

Five dead, 12 hurt in Nowshehra blast

NOWSHEHRA: Five people have been killed and 12 sustained injuries in a blast that ripped through a bakery in Cantonment area here on Sunday, Geo News reported. Gas cylinders in the bakery also blew up due to the blast, triggering huge fire that engulfed the whole bakery, police sources said. The bakery was filled with shoppers at the time of the blast, it was learned. Fire tenders, ambulances and other emergency services reached the blast site and kick started rescue efforts. Rescue teams of Pak army were also taking part in the effort. Police officials said they were trying to ascertain the causes that led to the tragic incident.