Powerful bomb explodes near railway track in Pakistan, wounding over two dozen
A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, injuring over two dozen people. The explosion occurred as a passenger train was passing, causing two train cars to overturn and catch fire. The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack, which targeted a train carrying security personnel.
- ▪The explosion wounded more than 30 people, with several in critical condition.
- ▪The blast caused significant damage to nearby buildings and vehicles.
- ▪A medical emergency was declared at local hospitals following the incident.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPowerful bomb explodes near railway track in Pakistan, wounding over two dozenA powerful bomb has exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta, wounding more than two dozen people, officials saidByThe Associated PressMay 24, 2026, 2:38 AM1:12Volunteers look for victims from an overturned train coach on a railway track as survivors wait for transport at the site of bomb explosion, in Quetta, Pakistan, Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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