Quetta train blast kills 23 on Sunday, injures 70+

At least 23 people died and over 70 were injured in a suicide bombing in Quetta on Sunday. This is a high death toll for a train attack.
By Newsroom | Terrorism, Pakistan |

A suicide bombing outside Quetta, Balochistan, on Sunday detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track as a passenger train passed, killing at least 23 people and injuring over 70. Two train cars overturned and caught fire from the blast's force. Officials report 20 wounded are in critical condition.

The Pakistani President, Asif Ali Zardari, condemned the incident, stating that "militants and their backers" aim to disrupt Pakistan's international and regional peace contributions. The militant group responsible claimed the train was carrying security personnel.

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FRANCE: ALLEGED IRAN CONNECTION

Separately, French authorities are investigating a potential link to Iran after thwarting a bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris on Monday. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez cited similarities to recent European incidents where a group supporting Iran claimed responsibility.

A spokesperson for Bank of America confirmed the bank is cooperating with French authorities. The bank employs hundreds in France.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happened in Quetta on Sunday?
A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle full of explosives near a railway track as a passenger train passed by. This happened outside Quetta in Balochistan.
Q: How many people were killed or injured?
At least 23 people were killed and over 70 people were injured.
Q: What was the result of the explosion?
Two train cars overturned and caught fire. 20 injured people are in critical condition.
Q: Who is responsible for the Quetta blast?
A militant group claimed responsibility, stating the train was carrying security personnel.
Q: What did the President of Pakistan say?
President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack, saying militants want to harm Pakistan's peace efforts.
Q: Is there any news about France?
Yes, French authorities are investigating a possible link to Iran after stopping a bomb attack near a Bank of America building in Paris on Monday.