ISLAMABAD: At least six passengers were killed and 30 others injured after all 14 coaches of the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan on Tuesday, police and rescue officials said.

The injured were shifted to Nishtar Hospital in Multan for treatment, while rescue teams continued operations at the accident site.

The accident occurred at around 5:15 AM, according to a passenger. The train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar, according to earlier police information.

Rescue officials said 13 coaches had been cleared, while rescue work was continuing in one coach.

A passenger told reporters that workers had repaired the nuts and bolts of coach number nine near Rohri before the accident.

Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed concern over the derailment of the Rehman Baba Express near Multan.

In a statement, the President extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families of the passengers who lost their lives in the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

He directed the relevant authorities to provide all possible facilities to the affected passengers.

The President said a transparent investigation should be conducted to determine the cause of the accident.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the derailment of bogies of Rehman Baba Express near Multan.

According to a statement released by the Prime Minister's office, the Prime Minister also instructed the relevant authorities to expedite rescue operations and ensure that all possible medical assistance is provided to the injured.