Multan:Four people lost their lives when several bogies of the Rehman Baba Express train, traveling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed and overturned near Multan this morning.
According to Radio Pakistan, the injured have been transported to Nishtar Hospital in Multan for treatment.
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed concern over the incident. In a statement, he extended condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. The President directed authorities to provide necessary facilities to the affected passengers and called for a transparent investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has also taken notice of the derailment. A statement from the Prime Minister's office indicated that he instructed authorities to expedite rescue operations and ensure that the injured receive all necessary medical assistance.