Five Killed in Pakistan Train Derailment in Punjab Province
· World · Times of India, LiveMint, Euronews
At least five people were killed and several others injured after a passenger train derailed in Pakistan's Punjab province early Tuesday. The Rehman Baba Express, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed in Sher Shah, Punjab province, according to Pakistan Railways spokesperson Kaleem Akhtar. The injured were taken to Nishtar Hospital in Multan for treatment, while rescue teams continued operations at the accident site. The accident occurred at around 5:15am, as reported by Geo News. Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the deaths and directed authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured.
Why it matters
The derailment highlights ongoing safety concerns in Pakistan's railway system, which has suffered from decades of underinvestment and outdated infrastructure. It affects passengers and families relying on rail transport between major cities like Karachi and Peshawar.
Read the original report — Times of India
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