MULTAN: At least four people lost their lives, and 30 others sustained injuries after the Rahman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan on Tuesday morning.

The passenger train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar when the accident occurred at approximately 5:15 a.m.

According to initial reports, all 15 coaches of the train went off the tracks, causing casualties and disrupting the journey.

Emergency rescue teams reached the accident site shortly after receiving information about the derailment.

Rescue workers began assisting affected passengers and transporting injured people to nearby medical facilities.

The injured passengers were shifted to Nishtar Hospital in Multan, where they received medical treatment.

Following the accident, several passengers were seen sitting beside the railway tracks with their luggage and personal belongings.

Rescue personnel continued their operations as authorities worked to assist passengers affected by the incident.

Initial reports suggested that the Rahman Baba Express was travelling at high speed before the derailment.

However, officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the accident.

Investigators will need to examine the circumstances surrounding the derailment to establish what caused the coaches to leave the tracks.

Meanwhile, a passenger claimed that nuts and bolts on coach number nine had undergone repairs near Rohri before the accident.

The passenger’s statement has not been independently verified by railway authorities.

No confirmed evidence has established any connection between the reported repairs and the derailment.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the train accident.

He extended condolences to the families of those who died and wished the injured passengers a speedy recovery.

The prime minister also directed relevant authorities to speed up rescue operations and provide immediate assistance to affected passengers.

He instructed officials to ensure that injured passengers received the best possible medical care.

The accident has raised concerns about railway safety as authorities work to determine the circumstances behind the incident.

Rescue operations remained underway following the derailment, with emergency teams continuing their efforts at the accident site.

The Rahman Baba Express incident involved all 15 coaches, according to initial reports, making a detailed investigation necessary.

Authorities have yet to announce the findings of any formal investigation into the accident.

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Further information is expected as rescue operations progress and officials examine the possible causes of the derailment.