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Lahore blast kills 11, injures 45

08 March, 2010

Lahore blast kills 11, injures 45
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LAHORE: A car bomb explosion killed 11 people and injured 45 others near the FIA and the Special Interrogation Unit buildings in Model Town, Lahore on Monday.

The commissioner of Lahore says that 11 people have been killed and several injured in a suicide car bombing, which took place near the FIA and the Special Interrogation Unit buildings in Lahore. Eleven of the injured are said to be in critical condition, reports our sources. 

The DCO of Lahore and the Inspector General of Punjab, Tariq Azeem have both confirmed that an explosive laden rammed into the investigation agency`s building.

Witnesses say that the FIA building has completely collapsed and a number of people are still buried under the rubble.

The DCO added that around 70 people were present at the FIA building at the time of the explosion. He also confirmed that around 600 kilograms of explosives were used in this attack. The police say that the massive explosion has managed to create an 8-foot deep crater.

Meanwhile, medical officials have urged residents of Lahore to come fourth and donate blood to help treat the injured. Security has been placed on high alert across the entire city.

The blast rocked Lahore early this morning and witnesses say that smoke billowing from the explosion could be seen for miles. 

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