Suicide Car Bombing Near Quetta Train Kills At Least 24 People
A suicide car bombing near a shuttle train in Quetta's Faquir Abad area at about 8:00 a.m. Sunday killed at least 24 people and wounded about 70, officials said.[1]
Pakistan's railways minister said the blast derailed the shuttle train's engine and three coaches and overturned two others.[1] Authorities described the attack as a suicide bombing and launched a government investigation.[1] Officials warned the death toll could rise as more information comes in.[1]
The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack; the group is designated by the U.S. as a foreign terrorist organization.[1]
The government said investigators were continuing their probe and that casualty figures remained preliminary.[1]
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📌 Key Facts
- Explosion occurred around 8:00 a.m. local time Sunday, May 24, 2026, near a railway track in Quetta’s Faquir Abad area.
- Officials report at least 24 people killed and about 70 injured, with warnings the toll may rise.
- Pakistan’s railways minister said the blast derailed the shuttle train’s engine and three coaches and overturned two others.
- The Balochistan Liberation Army, designated by the U.S. as a foreign terrorist organization, claimed responsibility.
- Authorities described the attack as a suicide bombing and have launched a government investigation.
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