QUETTA: At least four people were injured when an explosion occurred near the railway track near Chaman Phatak in Quetta on Sunday, according to police officials.
A train was partially damaged in the explosion, while 10 vehicles parked in the area were also damaged. The impact of the explosion shattered the windows and glass panels of nearby buildings.
Following the incident, an emergency was declared at government hospitals in Quetta and doctors and medical staff were summoned to handle the situation.
Railway authorities said the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express was stopped at the Quetta railway station after the explosion 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 explosion site to ensure safety and allow emergency teams to carry out rescue operations unhindered.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
