A deadly suicide bombing shook the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta after an explosives-laden vehicle detonated near a railway track as a passenger train was passing through the area.
According to officials, at least 23 people were killed in the blast, while more than 70 others were injured, making it one of the deadliest attacks in the region in recent months.
The powerful explosion struck near the railway line just as the passenger train was moving through the area, causing panic among passengers and nearby residents.
Videos from the scene showed damaged train compartments, shattered windows, and rescue teams rushing to evacuate the wounded as smoke rose above the blast site.
Emergency services, police, and security forces quickly arrived at the location, while ambulances transported injured victims to nearby hospitals in Quetta.
Authorities say several of the injured remain in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll could increase further.
Security officials confirmed that the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber using a vehicle packed with explosives.
The explosion also damaged nearby infrastructure and disrupted railway operations in the area as investigators began collecting evidence from the scene.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but officials have launched a large-scale investigation and increased security across the city following the bombing.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the families of the victims, vowing that those responsible would be brought to justice.
The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in parts of Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan province, where militant violence has remained a serious concern for years.
