At least 4 killed, over 40 injured as Peshawar-bound train 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. Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi confirmed the death of four passengers in the incident. The minister also appointed the federal government inspector of railways (FGIR) as the inquiry officer. “We have appointed…
On Tuesday, the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district, resulting in at least four deaths and over 40 injuries. Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi confirmed the fatalities and appointed the federal government inspector of railways as the inquiry officer. Pakistan Railways initially reported five deaths, but the divisional superintendent later clarified that the death toll was four.
Among the injured, 13 were minors, and 38 were referred to Multan's Nishtar Hospital. Train driver Rizwan Abbas stated that the train was traveling at 100 kilometers per hour and that he applied the brakes upon feeling a sudden push. The incident has raised concerns about maintenance issues within Pakistan Railways, following a series of derailments in recent months.
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