Six killed, several wounded in Pakistan train blast

At least six persons have been killed while several others wounded in a train blast near Bahawalpur today (Friday).

According to initial reports reaching here, two bogies of train derailed following the blast, killing at least six people including woman and three children and inuring several others.

Sources said that injured, said to be in critical condition, have been rushed to Victoris Hospital in Bahawalpur while rescue teams have also been sent to the accident place.

According to police sources, explosives were planted under the railway lines which damaged two bogies. Several people are still trapped in the boggies meanwhile, train service has been suspended on this track after the blast.