LAHORE, October 13, 2026: At least four passengers lost their lives and dozens were injured after the Karachi-to-Peshawar Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan on Tuesday morning, prompting a major rescue operation and emergency medical response.
Four Killed, Dozens Injured in Train Derailment
Punjab Minister for Health and Emergency Services Khawaja Salman Rafique expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives and extended condolences to the families affected by the incident.
According to the provincial minister, approximately 1,000 passengers were travelling on the train when the accident occurred. Rescue teams immediately launched emergency operations after receiving information about the derailment.
Khawaja Salman Rafique said that 11 ambulances, three fire vehicles, two rescue vehicles and more than 70 rescue personnel were deployed to the accident site to assist passengers and carry out emergency operations.
Hospitals Placed on Alert for Injured Passengers
The minister confirmed that relevant hospitals had been placed on alert to ensure immediate treatment of injured passengers. He directed health authorities to provide the best possible medical facilities to everyone affected by the accident.
He further stated that the Vice Chancellor of Nishtar Medical University, the Medical Superintendent of Nishtar Hospital-I and the Medical Superintendent of Nishtar Hospital-II were personally supervising treatment arrangements for injured passengers.
Rescue personnel worked to assist passengers from the affected coaches, while injured individuals were transported to medical facilities in Multan.
Investigation Into Cause of Derailment Underway
According to initial reports from Pakistan Railways and local authorities, at least four people were killed, although casualty figures varied across subsequent reports.
The cause of the derailment has not yet been officially established, and railway authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.
The provincial health minister reiterated that providing immediate medical assistance and ensuring appropriate care for injured passengers remained the government’s priority.
