A powerful explosion devastated Quetta, Pakistan, on Tuesday, resulting in at least six fatalities and injuries to 19 others. The Balochistan Health Department promptly declared an emergency across the city’s hospitals following the blast. The explosion was immediately followed by gunfire, sparking widespread panic and chaos. The force of the blast was so intense that it shattered windows in nearby buildings and apartments. Medical professionals and support staff were instructed to report for duty at Quetta Civil Hospital, Balochistan Medical College (BMC) Hospital Quetta, and the Trauma Centre. Videos circulating on social media captured the moment of the explosion near the FC Balochistan’s security facility. The injured were initially brought to the Civil Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department before being transferred to the Trauma Centre for treatment.
