Blast on rail track derails Jaffar Express near Mastung
“Three carriages of the Jaffar Express derailed near Mastung after an explosion.”
Key points
- Three carriages of the Jaffar Express derailed near Mastung after an explosion.
- Officials say one coach overturned and two came off the track.
- Rescue teams rushed from Quetta and began moving the injured to hospitals.
- Railway authorities launched an inquiry into the blast and damage.
Several passengers were injured on Tuesday when three carriages of the Jaffar Express derailed in the Dasht area of Mastung, Balochistan, after an explosion on the railway track, officials confirmed. The train was travelling from Peshawar to Quetta when the blast caused one coach to overturn and two others to come off the rails. Rescue teams and ambulances were dispatched from Quetta to the incident site, while Levies officials said the injured were being shifted to nearby hospitals. Railway authorities said emergency procedures were activated and an assessment of damage to the track and rolling stock was under way. The number of injuries and any potential damage figures were being compiled at the time of filing. Authorities stated the cause of the explosion would be determined after a detailed investigation, and security around the affected section was tightened. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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