New Delhi. A major train accident took place in Pakistan's Punjab province on Tuesday morning. Rehman Baba Express going from Karachi to Peshawar derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan. According to the police, the accident happened around 5:15 in the morning. At least six people have died in this accident, while about 30 people have been injured.
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How much damage was caused in the accident?
All 14 coaches of the train derailed in the train accident. According to police and rescue officials, the injured have been admitted to Nishtar Hospital in Multan. Relief and rescue operations are going on at the spot. Local police forces are engaged in relief and rescue operations on the spot.
Was the train compartment repaired before the accident?
After the accident, a passenger has claimed for the repair of the ninth compartment of the train. According to the report of Geo News, the passenger told that before the accident, the nuts and bolts of this compartment were repaired near Rohri. However, this claim has not been independently confirmed. It is also not clear whether the alleged repairs had any connection with the derailment.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed grief over the accident
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the deaths in the accident. He directed the officials to speed up the relief and rescue operations and also asked to provide better medical facilities to the injured without any delay.
When did such an accident happen before in Pakistan?
At present the reason for the accident is not known. More information is expected from Pakistan Railways and concerned authorities as the rescue operation progresses. Major accidents have already happened in Pakistan's old railway system. In August 2023, Hazara Express derailed near Nawabshah in Sindh province. At least 30 people died and more than 100 were injured in that accident. After that accident, questions were raised regarding the safety and maintenance of the railway.