Wagah blast toll rises to 45(Updated)

A suspected suicide attack on Sunday killed at least 45 people at the Wagah border in Pakistan.

According to reports, a further 70 people have also been injured in the explosion, which took place in the parking area of the Wagah border after the flag-hosting ceremony had ended.

Pakistan Rangers have reportedly sealed off the area as security and rescue personnel have rushed to the site. All hospitals in Lahore have also been put on emergency.

Wagah, lying on the Grand Trunk Road, is the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan.