16 injured as motorcycle explodes during welding in Hangu

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Mar, 2026) At least 16 people were injured after a motorcycle exploded during welding work in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday.

According to police, the incident occurred while welding work was being carried out on a motorcycle. During the process, petrol and the motorcycle’s battery caught fire, causing an explosion.

Police officials stated that several people at the scene suffered burn injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

District Police Officer (DPO) Khan Zeb Mohmand said the blast was accidental. He explained that the motorcycle caught fire during repair work, which led to the explosion.

Out of the 16 injured, 14 are reported to be in stable condition, while two seriously injured persons have been transferred to Doaba Rauf Hospital for further treatment.