QUETTA: At least 42 people including a private news channel (Samaa Tv) cameraman were killed as two back-to-back bomb blasts hit the city Thursday evening, Our Reporter reported.
Sources told Our Reporter the first blast was reported from Rehmattullah Chowk on Alamdar Road, whereas the second one which struck Airport road area nearby came minutes after the first one.
"The second bomb went off by the time media, rescue, and law enforcement officials reached the spot" sources said.
Geo Reporterteam, which arrived at the site to cover the first blast however narrowly escaped the second one, but the satellite van they were in was damaged partially. The staff received minor injuries.
Police officers, mediamen, and rescue workers are also among the 80 injured.
It is pertinent to mention that at least twelve people including two children and a FC personal were killed while 38 others sustained injuries when a powerful bomb ripped through Bacha Khan Chowk earlier in the day.