At least four killed, dozens injured as Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan

Four people were killed and a significant number of others injured when a train accident occurred near Multan, Pakistan. The Rehman Baba Express, carrying nearly 1,000 passengers, derailed with 14 coaches near Sher Shah railway station. The initial reports suggested 30 injured passengers, but later, Rescue 1122 reported 53 victims, including four fatalities and 49 injured individuals.

Of the injured, 22 were considered to have minor injuries, while the remaining 27 required medical attention. The deceased included three women and one man. Rescue services were alerted at 5:21am, deploying 11 ambulances, three fire vehicles, and two rescue vehicles, with 70 rescuers participating in the operation. Rescue 1122 teams and Multan divisional authorities were also involved in rescue operations.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed their concerns over the accident, directing authorities to ensure immediate assistance and expedite rescue and relief operations. The accident marked one of several incidents in Pakistan this year, with evident concerns regarding railway safety.