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Gaddani Ship-breaking yard: Death toll reaches 18, fire could not be extinguished

Fire at Gaddani shipyard which was erupted on Monday still could not be extinguished while death toll from blast and fire has mounted to 18.

Rescue work resumed today which was suspended yesterday night and rescue teams of Pakistan Navy are taking part in fire extinguishing operation.

It is estimated that 70% fire have been extinguished while for remaining fire, the operation is continued.  On Monday the old-ship had caught fire after blast when ship breaking work was continued on the ship.

Up till now as many as 18 people have been died in the incident while more than 70 were injured. More than 25 injured were shifted to Karachi Civil Hospital burn’s ward.