The explosion at an eastern chemical factory in Pakistan has already resulted in the deaths of 20 people.

On the early morning of the 21st local time, a chemical factory in Punjab province, Pakistan, experienced a boiler explosion. According to the list released by rescue officials on the 22nd, the death toll from the explosion has risen to 20 people. Pakistani police previously stated that the shockwave from the explosion caused multiple houses near the factory to collapse, leading to a rapidly spreading fire in the surrounding area, with most casualties being nearby residents. Firefighters quickly rushed to the scene to carry out rescue operations. The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.