Five killed, several injured as Rahman Baba Express derails near Multan

Five passengers were killed and 30 others injured after all 15 coaches of the Rahman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan.
The train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar when all its 15 coaches derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan.
According to sources, the train was travelling at a high speed, causing all the coaches to overturn.
Police officials confirmed that five passengers were killed and 30 were injured in the accident. Rescue operations are underway following the incident.
According to rescue officials, the injured have been shifted to Nishtar Hospital in Multan. Following the accident, affected passengers were seen sitting alongside the railway tracks with their belongings.
A passenger said the Rahman Baba Express accident occurred at around 5:15 am. He added that the nuts and bolts of coach number 9 had been repaired near Rohri.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the derailment of the Rahman Baba Express coaches near Multan and expressed sorrow over the injuries sustained by passengers.
The prime minister directed the relevant authorities to speed up rescue operations and ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical treatment.