MULTAN: The Rahman Baba Express, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed near Sher Shah in Multan at around 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, leaving four passengers dead and more than 30 injured.
According to initial reports, 14 coaches of the train went off the tracks following the accident. Rescue operations were launched, and the relevant authorities were mobilized to provide medical assistance to the injured passengers.
Railway sources have revealed that coach number 9 of the ill-fated Rahman Baba Express had a reported technical fault.
According to the sources, the train was stopped near Rohri before the accident to inspect the ninth coach.
However, it remains unclear whether the fault was rectified or whether the train was allowed to continue its journey despite the reported technical issue.
Sources further stated that a loud bang was heard when the coaches derailed near Sher Shah in Multan.
Further details regarding the cause of the accident and the condition of the injured passengers are awaited.