--- title: "Train derails near Multan, multiple casualties reported" description: "Most outlets led with the number of casualties, though the exact figures varied between reports — one cited five killed and 41 injured, while another reported seven killed and \"dozens injured.\" Both excerpts noted the derailment occurred near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district and mentioned the train was the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express. One outlet raised concerns about railway safety, while the other briefly mentioned an initial investigation." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/13947-rehman-baba-express-derails-near-multan-at-least-5-killed-30 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Train derails near Multan, multiple casualties reported pakistan · updated 14 Oct 2026, 8:37 AM PKT · 13–14 Oct 2026 · 26 articles from 18 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 14 Oct 2026 — Train derails near Multan, multiple casualties reported (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the number of casualties, though the exact figures varied between reports — one cited five killed and 41 injured, while another reported seven killed and "dozens injured." Both excerpts noted the derailment occurred near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district and mentioned the train was the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express. One outlet raised concerns about railway safety, while the other briefly mentioned an initial investigation. - **Daily Times** — [7 killed, dozens injured as Peshawar-bound train derails](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1566937/7-killed-dozens-injured-as-peshawar-bound-train-derails/) · 14 Oct 2026, 8:37 AM PKT > At least seven people were killed and several others were injured when the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district on Tuesday, officials said. According to an initial investigation report by the PR, the derailment was likely caused by a fault in a passenger coach. Minister for Railways Hanif […] - **Business Recorder** — [At least 5 killed, 41 hurt as train derails near Multan](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444095/at-least-5-killed-41-hurt-as-train-derails-near-multan) · 14 Oct 2026, 4:37 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: At least five people were killed and 41 injured when the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over railway safety and maintenance. Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi confirmed four deaths, saying the Federal Government Inspector of Railways (FGIR) had been appointed to investigate the incident. H... ### 13 Oct 2026 — Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan, multiple casualties reported (18 outlets) > Most outlets reported the derailment of the Rehman Baba Express near Multan, with varying casualty figures ranging from four to seven killed and 30 to 49 injured. Several emphasized the number of coaches involved and the disruption to rail traffic, while a few, such as Profit and Daily Times, included specific details like the train’s speed or higher casualty counts. BOL News and Hum News English highlighted political responses and broader questions about railway safety, respectively. The cause of the derailment was not mentioned in most excerpts, though one noted the driver’s statement about the train’s speed. - **Hum News English** — [Pakistan Railways’ safety record: A timeline of major accidents since 2021](https://humenglish.com/latest/pakistan-railways-safety-record-a-timeline-of-major-accidents-since-2021/) · 13 Oct 2026, 7:11 PM PKT > At least four people were killed and 49 injured when all 14 coaches of the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan on Tuesday, renewing questions about the safety of Pakistan’s ageing railway network. Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has appointed the Federal Government Inspector of Railways (FGIR) to determine the cause of the incident. The derailment... - **Pakistan Today** — [Seven killed, 40 injured as Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/13/seven-killed-40-injured-as-rehman-baba-express-derails-near-multan) · 13 Oct 2026, 7:06 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > The train, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, came off the tracks at around 5:15am. - **Abb Takk News** — [Five killed, 30 injured as Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan](https://abbtakk.tv/five-killed-30-injured-as-rehman-baba-express-derails-near-multan/) · 13 Oct 2026, 4:18 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > MULTAN: At least five passengers were killed and 30 others injured when the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan early Tuesday morning, according to initial reports. A passenger said the accident occurred at around 5:15am near the outer signal of Sher Shah Railway Station. The exact cause of the derailment... - **Daily Times** — [Rahman Baba Express crash kills six in Multan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1566628/rahman-baba-express-crash-kills-six-in-multan/) · 13 Oct 2026, 3:36 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > At least six people have died and more than 30 others have suffered injuries after a train derailed near Multan. Rescue teams have completed their operation following the accident involving the Rahman Baba Express near Sher Shah Bridge. The train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar when all 15 coaches derailed. According to reports, the […] - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Rescue workers evacuate an injured passenger from a coach after 14 coaches of the Karachi–Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station at least four passengers were killed and 49 injured in the incident.](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/rescue-workers-evacuate-an-injured-passenger-from-a-coach-after-14-coaches-of-the-karachi-peshawar-bound-rehman-baba-express-derailed-near-sher-shah-railway-station-at-least-four-passengers-we/) · 13 Oct 2026, 2:28 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing - **BOL News** — [Rehman Baba Express derail near Multan, killing at least 4 and injuring dozens](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/rehman-baba-express-derail-near-multan-killing-at-least-4-and-injuring-dozens) · 13 Oct 2026, 2:16 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan, killing 4 & injuring dozens. President Zardari & PM Sharif demand swift rescue & transparent probe into Pakistan's latest rail tragedy. - **Profit** — [Four killed, 49 injured as Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/13/four-killed-49-injured-as-rehman-baba-express-derails-near-multan) · 13 Oct 2026, 12:20 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Fourteen coaches derail near Sher Shah station; railways minister orders inquiry as driver says train was travelling at 100km/h before the accident - **Business Recorder** — [Four killed, dozens injured as Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443982/four-killed-dozens-injured-as-rehman-baba-express-derails-near-multan) · 13 Oct 2026, 12:18 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > At least four passengers were killed and dozens others injured when 14 coaches of the Rehman Baba Express, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed near Sher Shah railway station in Multan on Tuesday. According to a Pakistan Railways information officer, initial reports put the number of injured passengers at 30. Rescue 1122, however, reported 53 victims, including four fatalities and 49 i... - **Minute Mirror** — [Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan, 6 dead, t...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/rehman-baba-express-derails-near-multan-6-dead-toddler-missing-643776/) · 13 Oct 2026, 11:57 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Six passengers are killed and 34 injured after all 15 bogies of the Rehman Baba Express derail near Multan. Rescue teams continue search.... - **The Nation** — [Four killed, several injured as Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan](https://www.nation.com.pk/13-Oct-2026/four-killed-several-injured-rehman-baba-express-derails-near-multan) · 13 Oct 2026, 10:21 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > At least four passengers were killed and several others injured when the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan early on Tuesday, with all 15 coaches reportedly coming off the tracks, according to sources. - **Dawn** — [Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derails in Punjab's Multan district](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036832/peshawar-bound-rehman-baba-express-derails-in-punjabs-multan-district) · 13 Oct 2026, 10:14 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The 47-Up Rehman Baba Express, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan district on Tuesday, Rescue 1122 said. Casualties have been reported in the incident. Further details were awaited. Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi took notice of the train accident near Sher Shah and expressed grief over the loss of life, saying he shared the sorrow ... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Rehman Baba Express derailment in Multan kills four, injures over 30](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330476293/rehman-baba-express-derailment-in-multan-kills-four-injures-over-30) · 13 Oct 2026, 9:55 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > The Rehman Baba Express, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed in Multan on Tuesday, killing four passengers and injuring more than 30 others, rescue officials said. According to rescue sources, all 14 coaches of the train derailed. Rescue teams launched relief operations immediately after the accident and shifted the injured to Nishtar Hospital for treatment. Rescue 1122 said 36 injure... - **24 News HD** — [Five passengers die, dozens injured as train derails near Multan](https://www.24newshd.tv/13-Oct-2026/five-passengers-die-dozens-injured-train-derails-near-multan) · 13 Oct 2026, 9:38 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > At least five passengers died and dozens of others were injured when Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station in Multan early Tuesday, disrupting the rail traffic badly, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [At least four killed, 30 injured as Rahman Baba Express derail near Multan](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/13-Oct-2026/at-least-four-killed-30-injured-as-rahman-baba-express-derail-near-multan) · 13 Oct 2026, 9:07 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > MULTAN – At least four people were killed and 30 others injured when the Rahman Baba Express, travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred at approximately 5:15 a.m., when all 15 coaches of the train reportedly went off the tracks. Rescue teams launched emergency […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Five killed as all coaches of Rahman Baba Express derail near Multan](https://pakobserver.net/five-killed-as-all-coaches-of-rahman-baba-express-derail-near-multan/) · 13 Oct 2026, 8:39 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > MULTAN – At least five passengers were killed and 30 others injured after all 15 coaches of the Rahman Baba… - **ARY News (English)** — [Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan, at least 5 killed, 30 injured](https://arynews.tv/rehman-baba-express-derails-near-multan-13-october-2026) · 13 Oct 2026, 8:35 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > The accident occurred at around 5:15am, according to a passenger. The cause of the derailment has not yet been officially established... - **Geo News** — [At least four killed as Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan, several injured](https://www.geo.tv/latest/686262-three-killed-as-rehman-baba-express-derails-near-multan-several-injured) · 13 Oct 2026, 7:32 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Rescue workers carry out operations around the derailed coaches of the Rehman Baba Express near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan. — Screengrab/YouTube/Geo News LiveMULTAN: At least four passengers were killed and several others injured after all 15 coaches of the Rehman Baba Express... - **The Express Tribune** — [At least five killed, over 30 injured as Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634566/five-killed-over-30-injured-as-rahman-baba-express-derails-near-multan) · 13 Oct 2026, 5:40 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Officials dispatch relief, medical van from Multan to assist passengers; traffice on both sides of track suspended ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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