At least 4 killed, over 40 injured as Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derails in Punjab's Multan district
LAHORE: At least four people were killed, and more than 40 were injured when the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district on Tuesday. Rescue 1122 official Muhammad Arshad told Dawn that 49 people were injured in the incident and a rescue operation was currently underway. Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi took notice of the train accident near…
In a devastating incident in Punjab's Multan district, the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station on Tuesday. At least four individuals lost their lives, while more than 40 others sustained injuries in the tragic accident. Rescue operations are currently underway, with Rescue 1122 official Muhammad Arshad informing Dawn that 49 people were injured.
Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi was informed of the train mishap near Sher Shah, expressing sorrow for the loss of life and promising to ensure the injured receive the best medical care. The minister has directed authorities to provide compensation to the deceased and injured, adhering to the Pakistan Railways insurance policy. He has personally visited the accident site to evaluate the situation and oversee rescue operations. Railway operations via Lodhran and Jahanian have been fully restored following the incident.
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