At least 24 killed, many injured in blast near railway track in Pakistan's Balochistan
A blast near a railway track in Balochistan, Pakistan, resulted in at least 24 fatalities and numerous injuries. The explosion targeted a train carrying military personnel and caused significant damage to nearby vehicles and buildings. Emergency measures have been implemented in local hospitals to assist the injured and ensure public safety.
- ▪At least 24 people were killed in the blast targeting a military train.
- ▪The explosion occurred near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta.
- ▪An emergency was declared in government hospitals across Quetta to manage the situation.
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At least 24 people were killed on Sunday (May 24, 2026) in a blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s turbulent southwestern province of Balochistan, a senior official said.A train suffered partial damage in the blast, while 10 vehicles parked in the area were also damaged, police said. The impact of the explosion shattered the windows and glass panels of nearby buildings, Geo News reported.The explosion occurred on Sunday (May 24) near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta.At least 20 people sustained injuries in the blast, rescue officials said. Pakistani paramilitary soldiers secure a road as smoke rise from the site of bomb explosion, in Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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