A blast near Quetta in Pakistan’s Balochistan province struck a train carrying army personnel and their families from Quetta to Peshawar ahead of Eid. Officials said an explosive-laden vehicle hit a carriage as the train passed a signal point, triggering a powerful explosion. The blast blew out windows and damaged nearby vehicles. More than 50 people were wounded, and part of the train derailed. The attack targeted military personnel and their families, and the death toll was reported as at least 24.
"Officials said the explosion struck near Quetta, wounding more than 50 people and derailing part of the train. Authorities said an explosive-laden vehicle hit a carriage as the train passed a signal point, triggering a powerful blast that blew out windows and damaged nearby vehicles. The train was carrying army personnel and their families from Quetta to Peshawar ahead of the Eid holiday."
"A blast on a train in Pakistan's Balochistan province has killed at least 24 people and injured dozens more. The explosion targeted military personnel and their families ahead of the Eid holiday. The train had been on its way from the city of Quetta to Peshawar."
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