GUJRAT: At least 17 children were killed when cylinder of a school van caught fire and went off with a blast in Mangowal area of Gujrat Saturday, our sources reported.

According to police, a school van carrying 22 students was on its way when suddenly the cylinder exploded after which the van caught fire. Initially, 12 children were burnt but later the toll rose to 17.

Five children were critically injured in the incident and were shifted to hospital, sourc ... read more

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