The number of people who lost their lives as a result of an explosion caused by LPG gas in a three-storey building in the city of Sulaymaniyah in South Kurdistan rose to 11.

An explosion occurred in a building in the neighbourhood Kawiza-2 in Sulaymaniyah at around 7.38pm on Thursday.

The governor of Sulaymaniyah, Heval Ebubekir, said that the explosion was caused by LPG gas.

According to the new balance sheet given, while the rescue efforts are still ongoing, the number of people who lost their lives increased to 11. More than 10 people were injured.

Among the dead are a 30-year-old woman and her 6-month-old child.

According to RojNews, 5 people, including children, are still under the rubble.

According to local officials, around 30 people were in the building at the time of the explosion.

It is stated that some of the injured in Shahr hospital are in serious condition.