QUETTA: At least 20 people sustained injuries when an explosion took place near the railway track close to Chaman Phatak in Quetta on Sunday, according to rescue sources.
A train was partially damaged in the blast, while 10 vehicles parked in the area were also damaged, police said. The impact of the explosion shattered the windows and glass panels of nearby buildings.
Following the incident, an emergency was declared in public hospitals across Quetta, with doctors and medical staff called in to deal with the situation.
Railway authorities said the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express was stopped at Quetta Railway Station after the blast as a precautionary measure.
Babar Yousafzai, spokesman for the interior minister, said all relevant institutions have been put on high alert following an explosion in the city.
He urged the public not to gather near the blast site to ensure safety and allow emergency teams to carry out rescue operations without hindrance.
This is a developing story and will be updated with additional details.
