ISLAMABAD: Four people were injured when two motorcycles, with one carrying explosives, collided with each other, police said on Wednesday.

The incident took place in Bhara Kahu where the two vehicles crashed into each other as a result of which a petrol tank of one motorcycle exploded, the police said. Two persons who were travelling on the motorcycle with explosives were injured along with the rider of the other vehicle as well as a passer-by.

The injured were shifted to a hospital and during investigation it was revealed that two motorcycle riders were miners and were transporting explosives along with detonators when the accident occurre d.

The condition of the injured was stable, the police said, adding that they had started investigation to verify the statement of those who claimed to be miners.