Rahman Baba Express crash kills six in Multan
At least six people have died and more than 30 others have suffered injuries after a train derailed near Multan. Rescue teams have completed their operation following the accident involving the Rahman Baba Express near Sher Shah Bridge. The train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar when all 15 coaches derailed. According to reports, the […]
At least six people died and more than 30 others were injured after the Rahman Baba Express derailed near the Sher Shah Bridge in Multan. The train was traveling from Karachi to Peshawar when the accident occurred. The Daily Times reports that all 15 coaches derailed, while Business Recorder states that 14 coaches derailed.
The Business Recorder reports that Rescue 1122 identified 53 victims, including four fatalities—comprising three women and one man—and 49 injured people. Of those injured, 22 were classified as having minor injuries and 27 were moved to medical facilities for treatment. According to Rescue 1122, the train was carrying nearly 1,000 passengers at the time of the incident.
Rescue services responded to an emergency call at 5:21 a.m. on Tuesday, deploying 70 rescuers, 11 ambulances, three fire vehicles, and two rescue vehicles. Multan divisional authorities and Rescue 1122 teams conducted operations at the site, which included the dispatch of a medical van and a relief train from Multan.
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