At least 10 people were reportedly killed and several others injured after a powerful explosion struck a railway track in Quetta on Sunday.
May 24, 2026: A powerful explosion hit a railway track in Quetta on Sunday, reportedly killing at least 10 people and injuring several others. According to reports cited by Al Jazeera, the blast occurred near a railway line in the city, triggering panic and disrupting rail movement in the area.
Security personnel and rescue teams rushed to the spot soon after the explosion to evacuate the injured and begin relief operations. Authorities have not yet officially confirmed the exact cause of the blast or whether it was linked to a targeted attack.
The incident comes amid ongoing security concerns in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, where separatist violence and militant attacks have frequently targeted infrastructure, security forces and public transport systems. Investigations into the explosion are currently underway.