Rahman Baba Express Derails Near Multan; 5 Dead and Over 30 Injured as 14 Bogies Leave Tracks, Prompting Urgent Rescue Operations
MULTAN : At least five people, including women and children, lost their lives and more than 30 others were injured in a major derailment of the Rahman Baba Express, which was on its way to Peshawar from Karachi, near Multan on Tuesday.
Rail and rescue officials said it was at the outer signal, near Shershah Station, where 14 bogies went off the rails. Due to the severe derailment, heavy machinery and clearance teams have been mobilized to restore the railroad, and operations have been halted temporarily, leaving the main railway network temporarily disrupted.
The following are some of the highlights of the derailment and rescue operations of the Rahman Baba Express:Some of the major aspects of the derailment and the rescue efforts of Rahman Baba Express are as follows:
Casualties and Rescue Operations: Rescue officials reported five passengers dead on scene and over 30 injured have been extricated and taken to local hospitals. Efforts are underway to search the affected bogies and the authorities are worried about a higher death toll.
The tragic accident was immediately noticed by Prime Minister’s, who also expressed his grief over the loss of lives in this regard according to Prime Minister’s Directions. He instructed District authorities and Railway authorities to rush up rescue operations and provide best medical treatment to all injured passengers without delay.
Railway Disruption: Main line railway services have been disrupted between northern and southern areas and engineering and track clearance crews have been brought in on an emergency basis to clear the debris and resume services.