Deadly Railway Blast Shakes Quetta, Leaving Dozens Dead and Injured
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- May 25, 2026
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At least 23 killed, 47 wounded in Quetta train explosion
A massive explosion ripped through a passenger train in Quetta, Balochistan, killing over two dozen people and injuring dozens more, sparking a frantic rescue effort.
In the early hours of Thursday, a deafening blast tore through a passenger train on the outskirts of Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s volatile Balochistan province. The explosion, which authorities say was caused by an improvised explosive device, ripped apart several carriages, sending smoke and twisted metal billowing into the night sky.
Rescue teams from the provincial government, the military and local volunteers swarmed the scene within minutes. By the time the sun rose, officials confirmed that at least 23 lives had been lost and 47 people were receiving treatment for injuries ranging from minor cuts to life‑threatening burns.
Survivors described a terrifying moment when the train jolted violently, and a bright flash illuminated the carriage. “It was like the world stopped for a second,” one passenger recalled, voice still trembling. “Then everything turned to chaos – metal ripping, people screaming, and the smell of something burning.”
The Balochistan Rescue Operations Center (BROC) set up a makeshift medical camp near the wreckage, while hospitals in Quetta rushed to accommodate the influx of victims. Health officials warned that many of the injured would need prolonged care, especially those with severe burns and crush injuries.
Authorities have launched a full investigation, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice. While no group has claimed responsibility yet, the incident adds to a growing list of attacks targeting Pakistan’s transport infrastructure, raising concerns about security measures on rail lines that traverse remote, hard‑to‑monitor regions.
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