A collision involving two passenger trains in southern Pakistan. It has killed at least 40 people and injured dozens. A train traveling in Sindh province derailed and landed on another track; officials said. Moreover, A second train packed with passengers then collided with it and overturned. Rescue teams took the injured to nearby hospitals and it is thought that several are in critical condition. Furthermore, Pakistan has seen a string of deadly train accidents over the past years. Between 2013 and 2019, 150 people died in such incidents; according to local media reports.
The Train accident in the Ghotki district:
Moreover, The accident in the Ghotki district happened early on Monday when the Millat Express coming from Karachi derailed, falling onto another track. It is not clear what caused the derailment. The Sir Syed Express coming from Rawalpindi collided with it and overturned. Furthermore, Specialist equipment has been brought; in to help to rescue those trapped in the tangled wreckage. Thirdly, A senior official in the Ghotki district; Usman Abdullah, told Reuters news agency; it was hard to know how many people were still trapped in the train.
Moreover, “There are about six to eight bogies [carriages] that are totally smashed… There are a sleeper train, AC [air conditioned] class, as well as economy class, in which there were between 47 to 50 people on this site and around 50 to 60 people on the other express;” he said. Furthermore, Prime Minister Imran Khan said he was “shocked” by the accident and promised a full inquiry.
Shocked by the horrific train accident at Ghotki early this morning, leaving 30 passengers dead. Have asked the Railway Minister to reach site & ensure medical assistance to injured & support for families of the dead. Ordering comprehensive investigation into railway safety fault lines
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 7, 2021
Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry:
Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said; that more than 100 people were injured and it was feared the death toll would rise. “Unfortunately, for a long time; our railway system and other departments; have been deprived of the finances that should have been invested in them;” he said. “As a result; we are witnessing a deterioration in these departments.” Secondly, A passenger on board one of the trains; told Agence France-Presse that he felt lucky to have survived. “It happened at 03:30;” he said. Furthermore, “We were asleep when we felt jerks. Luggage began to fall down. Thank God we stayed safe;” Hospitals in the area have been put on emergency alert; to deal with the casualties; helpline centers have been set up for passengers.
Train accident in gootaki who is responsible now pic.twitter.com/PKmF7Qxjya
— advocate Mona javed (@Monajaved9) June 7, 2021