QUETTA – A blast near busy railway track close to Chaman Phatak in Quetta sparked chaos. A strong explosion rocked area, killing around 20, and injuring dozen, damaging Jaffer Express along with several nearby vehicles.
According to police, the blast struck an area where commuters and traffic were present, damaging a moving train as well as around 10 vehicles in the vicinity. The impact of explosion was so intense that it shattered windows of nearby buildings, sending shockwaves through the surrounding area.
The blast struck close to railway track as passenger train Jaffer Express was passing through the area, causing two bogies to overturn. One of the coaches reportedly caught fire after the explosion, leading to significant damage. Eyewitnesses said the impact was so intense that nearby vehicles parked along the railway line were set ablaze, while other cars also suffered damage. Videos from the scene show overturned train compartments on the track and burning vehicles near the blast site.
