Rahman Baba Express Derailment in Multan: Death Toll Rises to Six, Over 30 Injured

MULTAN:The rescue operation following the derailment of the Rahman Baba Express near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan has been completed, with the death toll rising to six after another body was recovered. More than 30 passengers have been injured, while the search continues for a missing one-and-a-half-year-old girl.

The Rahman Baba Express, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan, with all 15 coaches reportedly coming off the tracks. According to sources, the train was travelling at a high speed, causing the coaches to overturn.

A passenger said the accident occurred at around 5:15 am. He also claimed that the nuts and bolts of coach number nine had been repaired near Rohri.

Rescue officials confirmed that another body had been recovered from one of the affected coaches, bringing the total number of fatalities to six. All bodies and injured passengers have been shifted to Nishtar Hospital, where an emergency has been declared to ensure immediate medical treatment.

Although the main rescue operation has been completed, teams are continuing their search for the missing toddler.

The Divisional Superintendent of Railways said it was too early to determine the cause of the accident. He added that a committee was investigating the incident and collecting evidence to establish the circumstances surrounding the derailment.

According to the railway official, the down track was expected to be restored within three to four hours. Another coach has also been arranged to transport passengers from the affected train to the railway station.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the derailment and expressed sorrow over the incident and injuries sustained by passengers.

The prime minister directed the relevant authorities to accelerate rescue efforts and ensure that all injured passengers receive the best possible medical treatment.