Death Toll From Toxic Gas Leak Rises to 14 in Pakistan

Death Toll From Toxic Gas Leak Rises to 14 in Pakistan
People carry the body of a victim of a toxic gas leak, during his funeral prayer, in Karachi, Pakistan, on Feb. 17, 2020. Fareed Khan/AP Photo
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A gas leak in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi has killed 14 people and sickened hundreds more, Pakistani health officials said on Tuesday.

The leak that started Sunday has set off a panic in Karachi and raised concerns because city officials could not immediately identify the source and type of gas involved. Officials said there was no suspicion of sabotage.