Multan: (RightNow) Significant findings have emerged from the investigation into the Rehman Baba Express train accident in Multan. According to railway sources, a component hanging under the second carriage caused the accident.

The component struck a railway crossing block and got stuck, causing part of the carriage to climb onto the track. As a result, 14 carriages derailed. A remaining part of the truss bar hanger was also recovered from the accident site.

Railway sources state the train departed at 5 AM with a weight of 672 tons. The engine and goods van safely crossed the crossing, but the component under the second carriage caused the accident.

The accident has damaged various railway sectors, and the assessment of losses is ongoing. The train accident has raised questions about the railway system’s performance.

It is noteworthy that failures in safety measures often lead to railway accidents. Such incidents highlight the need for improvements in safety protocols.