Pakistan: 30 killed as two express trains collide, at least 15 trapped
Rescue and relief officials have been rushed to the spot as 15 to 20 passengers are still reported to be trapped. The number of fatalities may rise further after the rescue work is over.
FollowTwo express trains collided in southern Pakistan on Monday, killing at least 30 passengers, and injuring 50 others, multiple news agencies reported citing local officials. Sir Syed Express collided with the Millat Express between Raiti and Daharki railway stations near Ghotki city in Sindh province, according to the report.
The collision, in which bogies of the Millat Express train overturned, took place near Dharki, a city located in the Ghotki district of upper Sindh.
Rescue and relief officials have been rushed to the spot as 15 to 20 passengers are still reported to be trapped. The number of fatalities may rise further after the rescue work is over.
An emergency has been declared at hospitals in Ghotki, Dharki, Obaro and Mirpur Mathelo.
At least 30 people have been killed while 50 others injured in the incident, Ghotki Deputy Commissioner Usman Abdullah told reporters.
Reacting to the train derailment, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that he was “shocked by the horrific train accident”.
“Shocked by the horrific train accident at Ghotki early this morning leaving 30 passengers dead. Have asked Railway Minister to reach site & ensure medical assistance to injured & support for families of the dead. Ordering comprehensive investigation into railway safety faultlines,” he said on Twitter.
Earlier in March, at least one person was killed and 40 others were injured after a train derailed between the Rohri and Sangi stations.
In July 2020, at least 19 pilgrims were killed after a train collided with a passenger van in eastern Pakistan. The accident occurred at an unmanned Railway crossing close to the city of Sheikhupura in Pakistan’s largest province, Punjab.
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