Afghanistan, Jan. 12 -- At least eight people, including the bride and groom, died and seven others were injured when a gas cylinder exploded during a wedding in Islamabad.
At least eight people, including a bride and groom, were killed and seven others injured after a gas balloon exploded during a wedding ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistani media reported.
The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. Sunday in the G-7 area of Islamabad, according to Geo News. Police said the wedding procession had just arrived at the groom's home when the explosion triggered a partial building collapse.
Authorities said those killed included the groom, bride, mother, midwife, aunt, the groom's cousin, and two neighbors. Several others were trapped under the debr...