5 killed, several injured as passenger train derails in Pakistan's Punjab
A passenger train derailed in Pakistan's Punjab province, resulting in at least five deaths and multiple injuries. Rescue operations are underway as officials investigate the accident, which highlights ongoing issues with the country's aging railway infrastructure.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the persistent safety risks and systemic underinvestment in Pakistan's public transportation network.
At least five people were killed and several others injured after a passenger train derailed in Pakistan's Punjab province early Tuesday, Pakistan-based Geo News reported.The Rehman Baba Express, travelling from the southern port city of Karachi to the northwestern city of Peshawar, derailed in Sher Shah, Punjab province, news agency AP reported, citing 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 took place at around 5.15am, according to Geo…
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