Noshki oil tanker explosion death toll rises to eight

The death toll from the oil tanker explosion in Noshki increased to eight after five more individuals succumbed to their injuries at a private hospital in Karachi on Saturday. 

At least 40 people were injured when the oil tanker caught fire on April 28, of whom 24 sustained severe burns and were airlifted to Karachi for treatment.

A rescue official reported that at least 17 patients were shifted to Aga Khan Hospital, while seven were taken to another private hospital in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area.

The Edhi information department stated that from Friday night until now (Saturday), at least five people have succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total number of deaths to eight, including three reported on Tuesday.

The bodies of the deceased were shifted to the Edhi mortuary, while the remaining 16 injured individuals were receiving treatment at private hospitals in Karachi.

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According to Noshki Deputy Commissioner Amjad Soomro, the incident occurred when the oil tanker, parked at a truck depot, caught fire, injuring at least 40 people. 

The investigation suggested that the tanker caught fire due to welding work being carried out on it. 

Balochistan Government Spokesperson Shahid Rind described the incident as "unfortunate," noting that the fire was so intense that it engulfed the fire brigade vehicle present at the scene. 

Rind further stated that investigations have been underway to determine the exact cause of the incident.