Six killed, 30 injured as Rehman Baba Express derails in Multan

Six passengers were killed and 30 others injured after the Rehman Baba Express derailed near the Sher Shah Bridge in Multan on Tuesday. All 14 coaches of the passenger train went off the tracks, triggering a major rescue operation at the site.

According to sources, the train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar when the accident occurred. Rescue teams rushed to the scene to evacuate passengers and provide emergency assistance to the injured.

The injured passengers are being shifted to Nishtar Hospital in Multan for medical treatment. A relief train has also reached the accident site to assist with rescue and recovery operations.

Passengers who survived the accident were seen standing along the railway tracks with their belongings as rescue efforts continued. Authorities are working to ensure that the injured receive timely medical attention and that stranded passengers are assisted.

Train operations on the up track have been suspended following the accident. The disruption has affected railway traffic as officials assess the situation and carry out relief work at the site.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took notice of the derailment and expressed sorrow over the incident. He also conveyed his concern for the injured passengers and directed the relevant authorities to ensure that they receive immediate and the best possible medical treatment.

Rescue and relief operations are ongoing as authorities respond to the aftermath of the accident. Further details about the cause of the derailment have not yet been provided.