QUETTA: The Jaffer Express on route from Quetta to Peshawar has come under attack, according to Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind.
The train was en route from Quetta to Peshawar when it was fired upon between Gudallar and Piru Kunri, he confirmed.
An emergency has been declared at Sibi Hospital, and ambulances have been dispatched to the affected site, Shahid Rind stated.
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However, due to the rugged terrain, rescue teams are facing difficulties in reaching the location, he added.
Meanwhile, the Railway Department has dispatched a relief train to assist in the situation, the spokesperson said.
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