Wah Cantt’s POF exploded unexpectedly, three people died and two were injured: ISPR

• ISPR stated that the accidental explosion was caused by a technical failure.
• The injured have been transferred to the hospital.
• The windows of nearby buildings were shattered by the intensity of the explosion.

WAH CANTT: On Thursday, an accidental explosion occurred at a Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) factory, killing three people and injuring two others, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

According to military media, the explosion occurred due to a technical failure. The injured have been transferred to the hospital.

ISPR added that POF’s technical emergency response team-a major gun, defense contractor and military company based in Wah Cantt-has cleared the accident site and the situation is under control.

The windows of nearby buildings were shattered by the intensity of the explosion, Geographic News It was reported earlier, citing internal police sources.