A devastating explosion at a train station in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Saturday caused at least 21 dead and dozens injuredpolice reported today.
The explosion, which would have been a suicide attacktargeted the busy reservation office, causing widespread panic and destruction.
“The explosion took place inside the station when a Peshawar-bound express was about to leave for its destination,” Quetta Police Senior Superintendent Operations Muhammad Baloch said while speaking to the media.
Pakistan: large explosion reported in Quetta, killing 22 people and injuring several others.
The explosion took place at Quetta railway station, near the ticket counter.
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