At least 25 killed in blast in Pakistan's Quetta civil hospital
According to reports, the blast was followed by gunfire.
The blast took place at the entry gate of the accidents section of Quetta Civil Hospital as lawyers brought the body of Balochistan Bar Association President Bilal Kasi, who was gunned down earlier in the day.
Most of the injured are lawyers, eye witnesses were quoted as saying in the local media.
Police said unknown men also opened fire after the blast. An emergency has been declared at hospitals in Quetta. A heavy contingent of Frontier Corps and police arrived and cordoned off the area.
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