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Truck carrying liquified petroleum gas explodes in central Pakistan, killing 5 people

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Truck carrying liquified petroleum gas explodes in central Pakistan , killing 5 people.

Explosion in Multan , a city in the eastern Punjab province, substantially damaged nearby shops and homes.

Deaths were caused by the fire and the collapse of roofs of houses, rescue official Mohammad Bilal said.

Officers are investigating to determine exactly what the gas leak in the truck and subsequent explosion were caused.