18 killed after explosion at Pakistan glue factory
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18 killed after explosion at Pakistan glue factory
Description
November 21, 2025
At least 18 people are dead after a boiler explosion at a glue factory in Faisalabad, Pakistan on Friday. As well as the fatalities, the blast injured several others, triggered a fire at the factory, and damaged nearby homes. The explosion is believed to have been triggered by an internal gas leak, according to Punjab rescue officials.
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18 killed after explosion at Pakistan glue factory
Description
November 21, 2025
At least 18 people are dead after a boiler explosion at a glue factory in Faisalabad, Pakistan on Friday. As well as the fatalities, the blast injured several others, triggered a fire at the factory, and damaged nearby homes. The explosion is believed to have been triggered by an internal gas leak, according to Punjab rescue officials.
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