Cylinder blast: six killed as portion of hospital building collapsed in Abbottabad 

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Islamabad, Jan. 1 (TNS): At least six people, including two women and children, were killed and more than 12 others injured when a portion of a hospital building in Abbottabad collapsed on Monday, reportedly due to a cylinder blast.

Initial reports suggested that the incident took place due to a cylinder blast at Asfandyar Bokhari Hospital, officials fear the death toll may rise further.

Bodies of six people have been recovered from the incident site, whereas, more than 12 others injured were reported injured.

A probe has been initiated to find more details that led to the incident.