The death toll from the Rehman Baba Express train derailment near Multan has risen to seven. Two injured passengers died during treatment on Tuesday, according to 24NewsHD TV. The accident occurred near the Sher Shah Bridge on October 13.
One of the latest victims was Hira, a woman from Karachi. She succumbed to her injuries while receiving medical treatment at a hospital. Earlier, Kaleem Abbas, a resident of Rawalpindi, also died during treatment.
Both victims reportedly suffered head injuries in the train accident. Their deaths increased the number of fatalities from the derailment to seven. The incident has affected passengers from several cities and regions across Pakistan.
Railway authorities confirmed that the bodies of all seven deceased passengers had been sent to their respective hometowns. The victims belonged to different areas, including Karachi, Gujar Khan, Gujrat, Azad Kashmir, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi.
According to the reported details, two victims were residents of Karachi. One victim each belonged to Gujar Khan, Gujrat, Azad Kashmir, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi. Authorities arranged the transportation of the bodies to their home areas following the accident.
Meanwhile, railway officials provided an update on the condition of other passengers injured in the derailment. A railway spokesperson said 38 injured passengers had been discharged from the hospital. They had returned to their homes after receiving medical care.
The latest update provides information about both the fatalities and the recovery of injured passengers. However, the reported figures reflect the situation described by the authorities and media reports at the time of publication.
The Rehman Baba Express derailment took place near the Sher Shah Bridge in Multan on October 13. The accident resulted in multiple injuries and fatalities, prompting hospital treatment for affected passengers.
The deaths of the two passengers during treatment raised concerns about the severity of injuries sustained in the incident. Railway authorities have confirmed the transportation of all seven victims to their hometowns.
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The Rehman Baba Express accident remains a significant railway incident because of the loss of lives and the number of passengers affected. Further official updates may provide additional details about the incident and any subsequent investigation.
