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At least 5 killed, 41 hurt as train derails near Multan

Pakistan Published 14 October 2026, 04:31 · archived 14 Oct 2026

LAHORE: At least five people were killed and 41 injured when the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over railway safety and maintenance. Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi confirmed four deaths, saying the Federal Government Inspector of Railways (FGIR) had been appointed to investigate the incident. However, a Pakistan Railways spokesperson, Babar Ali, earlier reported that five passengers had died. “We have appointed the FGIR to probe the incident. However, I cannot confirm that five passengers have...

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