Bomb blast in Karachi

At least 15 people were killed and over 70 other people were injured when a powerful explosion occurred in a public vehicle plying on Sharah-e-Faisal of Karachi, media reported Friday. According to News, the blast occurred in a mini bus near Nursery stop towards FTC. The injured riding a mini bus coming from Malir, include children and women. Police and other rescue workers have arrived on the spot. The road leading to Saddar has been blocked and the blast site has been cordoned off. According to correspondent, the blast occurred near a furniture market situated near the Sharah-e-Faisal. The correspondent said at least 50 people were injured in the blast, who have been shifted to Jinnah Hospital. Various injured are in critical state. Also a body has been moved from the scene. All the casualties have been moved from the blast scene. According to eyewitnesses, a motorcyclist hit the ill-fated vehicle to cause the mishap.