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    Passenger train derailment in Pakistan claims 30 lives

    Passenger train derailment in Pakistan claims 30 lives

    A police spokesperson has confirmed that a tragic accident in southern Pakistan resulted in at least 30 people killed and 100 others injured when a train derailed, BBC reports.

    Passenger train derailment in Pakistan claims 30 lives
    Source: NYT

    The incident occurred near Sahara railway station in Nawabshah, about 275km from Karachi, the country's largest city. The Hazara Express had several carriages overturned, leading to the devastating loss of life and injuries. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to free people trapped in the twisted wreckage and provide medical aid to the wounded passengers.

    Police officials inspect the carriages at the accident site following the derailment of the train
    Source: Reuters

    Unfortunately, accidents on Pakistan's outdated railway system are not uncommon. The Railway Minister stated that initial investigations indicated the train was traveling at a normal speed, and they are now trying to determine the cause of the derailment. At least eight carriages went off the track, and some people remain trapped inside. Emergency services have been mobilized, and an emergency has been declared in the main hospitals in the affected region and neighboring districts.

    Videos on social media show the gravity of the situation, with many people gathered at the accident site, and some passengers desperately climbing out of the overturned carriages. Train services to interior districts of Sindh have been suspended in the aftermath of the incident.

    Location of the incident on the map.
    Source: BBC

    This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Pakistan's railway system, and the urgent need for comprehensive improvements and safety measures. The government's primary focus is on rescue efforts and providing aid to the victims and their families. The incident follows a history of railway accidents in the country, with fatalities and injuries reported in previous years.

     

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