One person died while two others fell unconscious due to a suspected gas leakage in a residential room in the Jinnahabad area on Monday.
The deceased was identified as 20-year-old Asadullah, son of Naimatullah, a resident of Charsadda. His two cousins, Shoaib and Sohail, sons of Khan Wali, were found unconscious at the scene of the incident in Street No. 5.
Upon receiving information about the tragic incident, a rescue team was immediately dispatched to the location, which falls within the jurisdiction of the Mirpur Police Station.
Emergency services immediately shifted the youth and his two unconscious relatives to Ayub Teaching Hospital. Both victims are currently undergoing treatment.
The police and relevant authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the actual circumstances that led to the incident.