Videos from the scene in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan captured thick plumes of smoke rising into the sky, blaring sirens and firefighters rushing towards a burning, derailed train after a deadly blast targeting military personnel on Sunday. Officials said at least 24 people were killed and more than 50 injured in the attack in Quetta.
Footage circulating online showed chaos and panic in the aftermath. Fire officials could be seen attempting to contain flames near the mangled carriage while security personnel cordoned off the area. Civilians scrambled through the wreckage searching for survivors as blood-soaked victims were carried away on stretchers.
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According to AFP, the train carrying army personnel and their family members was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar ahead of the Eid holiday when an explosive-laden vehicle rammed into one of the carriages near Chaman Pattak. The impact triggered a massive explosion that blew out windows, damaged nearby vehicles and sent one of the train coaches off the tracks.
