Four killed as Rehman Baba Express train derails near Multan

ISLAMABAD -- Four people were killed when several bogies of the Rehman Baba Express train, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed and overturned near Multan this morning.

According to rescue sources, the injured have been shifted to Nishtar Hospital in Multan.

Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed concern over the derailment of the Rehman Baba Express near Multan.

In a statement, the President extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families of the passengers who lost their lives in the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

He directed the relevant authorities to provide all possible facilities to the affected passengers.

The President said a transparent investigation should be conducted to determine the cause of the accident.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the derailment of bogies of Rehman Baba Express near Multan.

According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s office, the Prime Minister also instructed the relevant authorities to expedite rescue operations and ensure that all possible medical assistance is provided to the injured.