At least six people were killed and over 30 passengers injured when 14 coaches of the Karachi-to-Peshawar bound Rahman Baba Express derailed near the Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan, Punjab.
According to local police, arrangements for temporary accommodation and food are being made for the remaining passengers following the accident.
Pakistan Railways officials stated that the Federal Government Inspector of Railways (FGIR) is investigating the matter, and it is premature to definitively state the cause of the accident before the inquiry is concluded.
Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi stated that emergency measures are underway to swiftly restore the affected track and assured that the passengers would not be left stranded; they will be provided with all possible assistance.
Railway officials reported that divisional officers and staff are present at the accident site, while train operations are currently being maintained via the Lodhran route.
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