From Dawn · Khalid Hasnain · · 1m 10s
Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derails in Punjab
Train derailment near Multan causes casualties and railway minister responds.
In brief
Train derailment near Multan causes casualties and railway minister responds. A train traveling from Karachi to Peshawar derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district, causing casualties and prompting railway minister Hanif Abbasi to direct medical aid and compensation. Originally reported by Dawn.
Train derailment
The 47-Up Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district on Tuesday.
Casualties reported
Casualties have been reported in the incident. Further details were awaited.
Railway minister responds
Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi took notice of the train accident near Sher Shah and expressed grief over the loss of life.
Medical and compensation
He directed the authorities to ensure the provision of the best possible medical facilities to the injured passengers and said compensation would be paid to the deceased and injured in accordance with the Pakistan Railways…
Minister departs for site
The minister departed for the accident site to assess the situation and review the rescue operations.
Railway investigation
He also directed the inspector of railways to investigate the incident.
Train operations restored
Meanwhile, train operations via Lodhran and Jahanian have been fully restored.
The main idea
A train traveling from Karachi to Peshawar derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district, causing casualties and prompting railway minister Hanif Abbasi to direct medical aid and compensation.
