Fire on Pakistan moving train: Many killed on Tezgam Express after cooking gas stove explodes; see pictures

1/6

At least 65 people were killed and scores injured on Thursday as a massive fire broke out on a moving train after cooking gas stoves carried by some passengers exploded in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province. The train, Tezgam Express, was on its way to Lahore from Karachi when the fire broke out, destroying three bogies at Liaquatpur near Rahim Yar Khan, some 400 kms from Lahore. (Reuters Photo)

2/6

Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said that most of the victims belonged to the Tableeghi Jamaat (Islamic preachers) who were going to Lahore to attend a major annual congregation at Raiwind. (Reuters Photo)

3/6

The Railways Minister said gas stoves carried by some passengers blew up when they were preparing breakfast on the speeding train in violation of rules. (Reuters Photo)

4/6

Some of the passengers started making breakfast on small gas cylinders they brought with them when they exploded and the fire engulfed the three coaches of the train. (AP Photo)

5/6

Most deaths occurred from people jumping off the train. (Reuters Photo)

6/6

Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his grief over the incident and directed authorities to provide the best medical treatment to the injured. (Reuters Photo)