MULTAN – At least five passengers were killed and 30 others injured after all 15 coaches of the Rahman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan on Tuesday morning.
The train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar when the accident occurred at around 5:15am, according to a passenger. Following the derailment, rescue teams launched emergency operations to assist those affected.
Police officials confirmed that five passengers lost their lives while 30 others sustained injuries. The injured were shifted to Nishtar Hospital in Multan for medical treatment, rescue officials said.
ویڈیو: کراچی سے پشاور جانے والی رحمان بابا ایکسپریس جو ملتان میں حادثے کا شکار ہوئی، 14 بوگیاں پٹڑی سے اتر گئیں، 4 مسافر جاں بحق، 30 سے زیادہ زخمی ہیں۔۔!! https://t.co/5X3Cr4p7o6
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The train was travelling at a high speed when the accident occurred, causing all 15 coaches to derail.
A passenger also claimed that nuts and bolts on coach number nine had been repaired near Rohri before the incident. However, the circumstances surrounding the derailment have not been independently established.
Following the accident, affected passengers were seen sitting alongside the railway tracks with their belongings as rescue operations continued.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took notice of the incident and expressed concern over the injuries sustained by passengers. He directed the relevant authorities to expedite rescue efforts and ensure that the injured received the best possible medical care.
Rescue operations were ongoing following the accident.