Pakistan Train Accident: Sir Syed Express train collided with Millat Express parked there between Reti and Daharki in Sindh, Pakistan. Looking at the horrific pictures of the accident, there is a apprehension that the death toll may increase.
Islamabad. A major train accident has happened in Ghotki, located in Sindh province of Pakistan. At least thirty people are reported to have died in a collision between two trains here. According to the information received, Sir Syed Express train collided with Millat Express between Reti and Daharki. It was told that 40 to 50 people were injured in this accident. Looking at the horrific pictures of the accident, there is a apprehension that the death toll may increase.
At the same time, according to Radio Pakistan, this incident happened in the early morning of Monday and the death toll may increase. The seriously injured passengers have been sent to the hospital while the rescue operation has started to rescue the stranded passengers in the bogies.
Railways said that the Millat Express was going from Karachi to Sargodha when its wheels derailed on the way. Meanwhile, Sir Syed Express going from Rawalpindi to Karachi hit him. After the accident, eight bogies of Millat Express and three coaches including the engine of Sir Syed Express derailed, while some bogies fell into the ditch.
Osman Abdullah, a police officer from Ghotki district of Sindh province, said, “At least 40 people have been injured in this accident. Villagers, rescue teams and police have taken the dead and injured passengers to nearby hospitals. Along with this, he told that heavy machinery is needed for relief work, which has already left for the spot.
Ghotki SSP Umar Tufail said that passengers are still trapped in a bogie and we are apprehensive that ‘the death toll may increase’. At the same time, Deputy Commissioner Abdullah said, ‘It is a challenging task. Heavy machinery will be used to rescue those who are still trapped and this work will take time. We are also organizing medical camps to provide medical help to the people.
