Disaster · Multan, Punjab, Pakistan · October 13, 2026

Passenger train derailment near Multan kills at least seven

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 12, 8:00 PM ET

A passenger train derailed near Multan in Punjab province, killing at least seven people. More than 40 others were injured.

Why it matters

The crash adds to long-standing concerns over the safety of Pakistan's ageing rail network.

Background

Pakistan's state-run railway carries millions of passengers, and deadly derailments and collisions recur. The network is widely reported to suffer from ageing tracks and equipment.

The story so far

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Sources

• Anadolu Agency ↗October 13, 2026

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