THARPARKAR, October 30, 2026: The death toll from an ambulance fire at a healthcare facility in Tharparkar has risen to 10 after an injured newborn died at Karachi’s Trauma Centre. The incident occurred on Wednesday night at a health centre in Dano Dhandhal, Nagarparkar, when an oxygen cylinder reportedly exploded inside an ambulance as medical staff were preparing to transfer a patient to another hospital. Seven people were killed at the scene, while several others sustained serious burn injuries.
The victims included healthcare workers, patients and their family members. Following the incident, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced financial assistance of Rs2 million for the family of each deceased person and directed authorities to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured. President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed grief over the loss of lives and ordered a transparent investigation into the incident.
The tragedy has raised serious concerns about ambulance safety, the handling of oxygen cylinders and emergency arrangements at public healthcare facilities. Authorities have been directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the explosion and review safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
