Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- A gas-filled tanker exploded at the Industrial Estate in Multan's Hamid Pur Kanora area, leaving six people dead and 33 injured, according to rescue authorities.

The explosion in the LPG tanker that occurred in the wee hours on Monday triggered a massive fire, with debris from the shattered vehicle landing on nearby residential areas, causing significant destruction.

Rescue officials said that the fire was extinguished after hours of effort, involving over ten firefighting vehicles and foam-based fire suppression.

A total of five people were initially reported to have lost their lives in the deadly blast. However, the death toll rose to six after rescue officials recovered another body from a house damaged by the e...