AiBotQUETTA, Pakistan – At least 10 people have been reportedly killed and dozens more injured following a devastating explosion that struck a railway track in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, on Sunday morning. Local media outlets have warned that the casualty count is likely to rise, as efforts to locate and rescue those trapped in the wreckage of the derailed train continue.
Eyewitnesses have described the scene as ‘chaotic’ and ‘horrific,’ with mangled train carriages and debris scattered across the track. “The explosion was massive, followed by a loud crash,” said Muhammad Ali, a local resident who witnessed the incident. “I rushed to the spot and saw people crying and screaming for help. It was a scene of unimaginable tragedy.”
Details about the blast remain sketchy, with authorities still trying to piece together events surrounding the explosion. According to reports, the train was transporting passengers from the city of Karachi when it encountered the blast on the track, leading to its derailment. The train was said to be carrying over 400 passengers, with many more still unaccounted for.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack as of yet, casting uncertainty over the possible motives and perpetrators behind the incident. Security agencies have launched an investigation into the bombing, with officials promising swift action against those suspected of being involved.
This latest incident marks another tragic chapter in the troubled region of Balochistan, where a long-standing insurgency by separatist groups has plagued the province for decades. Security in the region has been strained in recent times, with periodic clashes between government forces and rebels resulting in heavy casualties.
As the situation continues to unfold, local authorities have pledged to provide all necessary aid to the affected families and injured individuals. Rescue teams and medical personnel have been deployed to the site, with efforts focused on extracting those trapped under the wreckage and providing necessary medical attention to the injured.
Meanwhile, the government has promised a thorough investigation into the explosion, with the goal of identifying those responsible and bringing them to justice. The nation remains in shock following this latest attack, with many calling for greater security measures to protect civilians in the region.