Four killed, several injured as Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan

At least four passengers were killed and several others injured when the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan early on Tuesday, with all 15 coaches reportedly coming off the tracks, according to sources.

Rescue teams reached the site shortly after the accident and launched an operation to evacuate passengers trapped in the derailed coaches. The injured were shifted to Nishtar Hospital in Multan for treatment.

A passenger told reporters that the accident occurred at around 5:15am. According to preliminary information provided by police, the train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar.Rescue officials said 13 coaches had been cleared, while evacuation efforts were continuing in another coach.

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Meanwhile, a passenger claimed that nuts and bolts on coach number nine had undergone repairs near Rohri before the derailment. However, the claim could not be independently verified, and it remained unclear whether the reported repairs had any connection to the accident.

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 operations and ensure that the injured received the best possible medical treatment without delay.

The cause of the derailment has yet to be officially determined. Further details regarding the death toll, the condition of the injured and the circumstances surrounding the accident were awaited as rescue operations continued.

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The incident has renewed concerns over railway safety and infrastructure maintenance in Pakistan.In August 2023, at least 30 people were killed and more than 100 injured when the Hazara Express derailed near Nawabshah in Sindh, underscoring longstanding concerns over the safety and maintenance of the country’s railway network.

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