Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas cylinder blast at Pakistan’s wedding

A gas cylinder explosion on Sunday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and officials said.

The blast occurred as guests who had gathered to celebrate the couple were sleeping at the house, causing part of the house to collapse, according to the Islamabad police. A government administrator, Sahibzada Yousaf, said authorities were alerted about the blast early Sunday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the victims’ families, according to a statement from his office. Police said investigations were ongoing.