A boiler explosion in a chemical factory in Faisalabad left several workers dead and many injured. Rescue teams pulled bodies and survivors from the rubble as search operations continued.
A boiler exploded inside a chemical factory in the Malikpur area of Faisalabad on Friday. The blast brought down the roof of the building and damaged nearby houses. Rescue teams reached the site within minutes. They pulled bodies and injured workers from the debris. They moved the survivors to local hospitals.
Initial reports did not match. Some officials confirmed 4 deaths. Others reported 8. A few outlets reported 11. Rescue teams said the count continued to change as they found more people under the rubble. They warned that more workers could still be trapped.
Residents near the factory said they felt the impact across the block. Many stood outside their homes as rescue teams cleared the collapsed area. The district administration monitored the operation. Heavy equipment cleared large concrete sections while teams checked each layer for trapped workers.
Officials linked the incident to a boiler explosion. They have not confirmed further technical details. A safety review began shortly after the rescue operation started. Authorities said the investigation will determine responsibility and verify the final casualty numbers.
