Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
A train explosion in Pakistan has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and 70 injuries. The blast occurred while the train was transporting military personnel in the Balochistan region. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack, which has prompted widespread condemnation from Pakistani officials.
- ▪At least 20 people have been killed and 70 others injured in the explosion.
- ▪The blast targeted a train carrying military personnel in Quetta, Balochistan.
- ▪The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, describing it as a suicide bombing.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 4 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Train bombing in Pakistan: At least 24 killed, several in critical condition — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Powerful bomb explosion in Pakistan's Quetta kills 24, reports say - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Powerful bomb explosion near train in Pakistan's Quetta, killing at least 24 — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Powerful bomb explosion in Pakistan’s Quetta kills 24, reports say — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Pak train blast: 24 killed, over 100 injured in BLA's 'fidayeen attack' near Quetta — Times of India — Top
- ▪ At least 24 killed, many injured in blast near railway track in Pakistan's Balochistan — The Hindu — Top
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Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAleks PhillipsReutersAt least 20 people have been killed and 70 others injured in an explosion targeting a train transporting military personnel in Pakistan.The blast occurred while the train was travelling through Chaman Phatak station in Quetta, the capital of the western Balochistan region, on Sunday morning.Railway officials told BBC Urdu that three coaches and the engine were derailed while two were overturned. The shuttle service had primarily been transporting service personnel and their families who had been returning home for Eid.The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) separatist group claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was a suicide bombing.
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