Four passengers have been killed and 12 injured after all 15 coaches of the Rahman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the incident and directed authorities to speed up rescue operations and ensure immediate medical treatment for the injured.

The train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar when it derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan. According to the DSP Cantt, four passengers were killed and 12 others injured in the accident.

Rescue operations were launched following the incident, and officials said the injured were shifted to Nishtar Hospital in Multan.

Following the derailment, affected passengers were seen sitting alongside the railway tracks with their belongings. One passenger said the accident occurred at around 5:15am and claimed that the nuts and bolts of coach number nine had been repaired near Rohri.

President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the derailment of the Rahman Baba Express in Multan and the resulting loss of life and property.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed sympathy for those injured in the accident. He directed the relevant authorities to accelerate rescue efforts and provide the injured with all possible medical assistance.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice-President and Senator Sherry Rehman expressed grief over the deaths of passengers in the Rahman Baba Express accident in Multan.

She said she was deeply saddened by the loss of precious human lives and stood with the bereaved families in their grief.

Sherry Rehman prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured passengers and urged PPP workers to donate blood to help those affected by the accident.

She also called on the provincial government to speed up relief activities and ensure that injured passengers received immediate medical attention and the best possible treatment facilities.

Sherry Rehman prayed for the elevation of the deceased to higher ranks and for patience and strength for their families.