Lahore, Dec 7 (PTI) Two powerful blasts ripped through a crowded commercial hub in this eastern Pakistani city today, killing at least 30 persons and injuring nearly 100. The blasts occurred at "Moon Market in Allama Iqbal Town" area of Lahore shortly after 8.45 pm. One explosion occurred within the market while the other occurred on its outer perimeter. The blasts went off within a minute of each other, witnesses said.
Officials at Sheikh Zayed Hospital said they had received three bodies, including that of a woman, and over 40 injured people. Six women were among the wounded and two of them were in a serious condition. Three bodies and 28 injured people were taken to Jinnah Hospital. Six children and 12 women were among the injured, officials said.
Officials at Sheikh Zayed Hospital said they had received three bodies, including that of a woman, and over 40 injured people. Six women were among the wounded and two of them were in a serious condition. Three bodies and 28 injured people were taken to Jinnah Hospital. Six children and 12 women were among the injured, officials said.
The explosions sparked a massive fire that engulfed several shops and a bank. Rescue workers rushed to the area, which was cordoned off by security forces. An emergency was declared at the hospitals, which were thronged by people looking for their loved ones. A large number of people, including women and children, were present at the time of the blasts in Moon Market, which is popular for its eateries. The explosions caused widespread panic across Lahore.
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