All 15 coaches of the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan, leaving five passengers dead and 30 others injured, according to police officials.
The train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar when the accident occurred near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan. Sources said the train was travelling at high speed, causing all 15 coaches to derail and overturn.
Rescue operations are underway following the accident. According to rescue officials, the injured passengers were shifted to Nishtar Hospital in Multan for medical treatment.
Following the incident, affected passengers were seen sitting alongside the railway tracks with their belongings. A passenger said the accident involving the Rehman Baba Express occurred at around 5:15 am. He also claimed that the nuts and bolts of coach number 9 had been repaired near Rohri.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took notice of the derailment and expressed his concern over the passengers injured in the accident. He directed the relevant authorities to speed up rescue operations and ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical treatment.
