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Short Circuit Causes Explosion at Swabi Police Station, 12 Injured, No Fatalities Reported

Sep 26, 2024, 03:54 PM

A significant explosion occurred at a police station warehouse in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, due to a short circuit. The blast caused substantial damage to the building, with the top portion and roof caving in. Rescue officials have pulled out 12 injured individuals from the rubble, and more may still be trapped. Authorities confirmed that the explosion was not a terrorist act but resulted from the accidental detonation of confiscated explosives. Multiple injuries have been reported, but no fatalities so far. The rescue operation is ongoing.