One killed in Karachi cosmetics factory blast

    One person has been killed in an explosion at a cosmetics factory in Karachi.

    The blast caused walls to collapse and a nearby school was evacuated which was reportedly also damaged.

    A bomb disposal team was sent to the scene to investigate the causes behind the detonation.

    Officials have stated they do not believe the incident to be terror related but could have been the result of chemicals already on the site.

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