18 killed in Pakistan gas leak

LAHORE - At least 18 people died and 150 were left unconscious after a poisonous gas leaked from drums loaded on a truck here…

LAHORE - At least 18 people died and 150 were left unconscious after a poisonous gas leaked from drums loaded on a truck here yesterday, police and officials said. More than 100 of the injured were reported to be in a serious condition.

Police said the leak occurred when a drum of ammonia gas ruptured after the truck crashed into a ditch.

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