Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derails in Punjab's Multan district
LAHORE: The 47-Up Rehman Baba Express, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district on Tuesday, Rescue 1122 said. Casualties have been reported in the incident. Further details were awaited. Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi took notice of the train accident near Sher Shah and expressed grief over the loss of life, saying he shared the sorrow of…
On Tuesday, the Rehman Baba Express, a 47-up train traveling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district, according to Rescue 1122. The incident resulted in casualties, though further details awaited confirmation. Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi took notice of the tragic train accident near Sher Shah and conveyed his deep sorrow, stating that he shared the anguish of the bereaved families.
The minister directed authorities to provide injured passengers with the best possible medical care and assured compensation to the deceased and injured according to Pakistan Railways insurance policy. Abbasi immediately departed for the accident site to evaluate the situation and oversee rescue operations. He also instructed the inspector of railways to conduct an investigation into the incident. In the meantime, train operations via Lodhran and Jahanian have been fully restored, as reported.
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