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Deadly blast hits train in Pakistan's Balochistan
Key takeaways
- A blast on a train in Pakistan's Balochistan province has killed at least 24 people and injured dozens more.
- 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.
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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.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EFgm The train had been on its way from the city of Quetta to Peshawar Image: Mazhar Chandio/Anadolu/picture alliance Advertisement At least 24 people have been killed in a blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province.
Officials said the explosion struck near Quetta, wounding more than 50 people and derailing part of the train.
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