Rahman Baba Express train accident: Death toll rises to six, 30 injured as rescue operation concludes

The rescue operation following the derailment of the Rahman Baba Express near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan has been completed, with six people confirmed dead and more than 30 injured.

All 15 coaches of the Rahman Baba Express, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan.

According to sources, the train was travelling at a high speed, causing all its coaches to overturn.

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

Rescue officials said another body was recovered from a damaged coach, bringing the death toll to six. More than 30 people were injured, and all the bodies and injured passengers were shifted to Nishtar Hospital, where an emergency was declared.

Although the rescue operation has concluded, the search for a missing 18-month-old girl is still underway.

The Divisional Superintendent (DS) 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.

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

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took notice of the derailment and expressed his condolences over the incident.

He directed the relevant authorities to accelerate rescue efforts and ensure that injured passengers received the best possible medical treatment.

Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi also took notice of the accident and instructed authorities to provide the injured passengers with the best possible medical facilities.

Expressing condolences to the families of those killed, Abbasi said compensation would be provided to the families of deceased passengers and injured individuals in accordance with the Pakistan Railways insurance policy.