Blast hits train in Pakistan’s Balochistan, killing at least 24 people
A blast targeting a train in Quetta, Balochistan, has resulted in at least 24 fatalities and over 50 injuries. The explosion occurred when an explosive-laden vehicle struck one of the train's carriages, causing significant damage and chaos. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack, which took place in a heavily secured area.
- ▪At least 24 people were killed in the blast, including military personnel.
- ▪More than 50 individuals sustained injuries from the explosion.
- ▪The attack was claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group.
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- ▪ 24 killed, dozens more injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Bombing near railway track in Pakistan kills at least 16 — Financial Times — Home
- ▪ At Least 14 Killed in Bombing Attack That Derailed a Train in Pakistan — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Pakistan attack kills at least 24 as explosive-laden car hits train carriage — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Pakistan train bombing kills at least 24 people — Euronews
- ▪ More than 20 people killed in suicide bombing targeting Pakistani passenger train — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Suicide car bomb attack on train in Pakistan kills at least 24 — r/worldnews
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In PicturesGallery|ConflictBlast hits train in Pakistan’s Balochistan, killing at least 24 peopleMore than 50 people injured in attack on train carrying military personnel in Quetta, capital of the southwestern province.SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoSecurity personnel inspect damaged derailed carriages after an explosion targeted a train in Quetta, Pakistan. [Banaras Khan/AFP]By AFP and APPublished On 24 May 202624 May 2026At least 24 people have been killed in a blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s restive southwestern province of Balochistan, according to a senior official.Army servicemen were among those killed in the provincial capital, Quetta, on Sunday in the…
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