A major railway accident occurred on Tuesday when the Rahman Baba Express, traveling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed near Multan. According to railway authorities, 14 carriages left the tracks, resulting in at least five fatalities and leaving more than 30 individuals wounded. Rescue personnel successfully evacuated 53 people from the wreckage, though a toddler remains unaccounted for. In response to the crisis, Nishtar Hospital in Multan has declared an emergency to manage the influx of casualties. Railway officials have halted all traffic on both tracks in the area, and a specialized committee has been appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. A relief train and medical support units were deployed to the location to assist with ongoing recovery efforts and provide aid to the affected passengers.
Source : The Express Tribune
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