Blast in Jaffar Express kills six at Sibi railway station

Dunya News

The blast occurred after 10 minutes of arrival of the train at the railway station.

SIBI (Dunya News) – At least six persons were killed and several others were injured in an explosion in Jaffar Express at Sibi Railway Station on Tuesday.

Police cordoned off the area and started search operation while the rescue teams have started shifting the injured persons to hospital

According to Dunya News, explosive material was placed inside the train that exploded at the railway station after 10 minutes of the arrival of Jaffar Express.

Two bogies of the train caught fire after the explosion and later one completely burnt.

Bomb Disposal Squad has reached the scene while security has been put on high alert.

According to Dunya News, at least 25 persons who received injuries in the blast were shifted to hospital.