At least seven people have been injured in a bomb attack on a train in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, on Sunday morning. The explosion occurred along a railway track near Chaman Phatak, targeting a train headed to the city's cantonment area, according to local news reports.
Details of the Incident
Police reported that the train derailed following the blast. Ambulances and security forces were immediately dispatched to the scene. The Civil Hospital Quetta confirmed that the seven injured individuals were taken to a health facility, where an emergency has been declared. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
Damage and Response
The explosion also damaged nearby buildings, shattering windows and glass panes. Law enforcement teams have cordoned off the area, and rescue operations are ongoing. Balochistan's Special Assistant for Home Affairs stated that officials are gathering information and will release further details as they become available.
This is a developing story. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.
