A blast on a train in Pakistan's Balochistan province has killed at least 24 people and injured dozens more. The explosion targeted military personnel and their families ahead of the Eid holiday.
Officials said the explosion struck near Quetta, wounding more than 50 people and derailing part of the train.
Authorities said an explosive-laden vehicle hit a carriage as the train passed a signal point, triggering a powerful blast that blew out windows and damaged nearby vehicles.
The train was carrying army personnel and their families from Quetta to Peshawar ahead of the Eid holiday.
This is a breaking news story that will be updated...
Edited by: Natalie Muller
