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Pakistani passenger train collision has killed 36 people, Prime Minister orders thorough investigation-Shangbao Indonesia

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June 07, 2021 20:25 PM

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Two passenger trains collided in Sindh, southern Pakistan

[China News Service]News from Islamabad: On the morning of the 7th local time, two passenger trains collided in the Sindh province of southern Pakistan. The latest local media reported that the accident has caused at least 36 deaths and more than 50 injuries.
According to news from Pakistan’s “Dawn” on the 7th, a spokesperson for the Pakistan Railway Department said that before the accident, an express train from Karachi to Sargodha derailed and fell into a “downhill track.” He said that for this reason, it collided with an express train from Rawalpindi. The accident occurred near the Reti Railway Station. At present, a rescue train has departed from the Reti Railway Station. A multi-party force consisting of police, local officials, and medical personnel is carrying out rescue work. The spokesperson said that railway traffic will be restored after the track cleaning is completed.
The Sindh police said that on-site rescue is underway, and the injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. About 15 to 20 passengers are still trapped in one of the express trains, and the authorities are trying to arrange heavy machinery to rescue the trapped.
“Dawn” quoted a local official involved in the rescue, Usman Abdullah (Usman Abdullah), saying that due to the bogie tipping over, the rescue is facing difficulties and the death toll may increase. He said, “This is a challenging task. It takes time to rescue the people (still trapped) with heavy machinery, and the local medical staff are on standby at any time.” He also added that a medical camp is being built to provide medical care. stand by.
According to the latest report of Pakistan’s “Sky” television station on the 7th, the death toll from the train collision has risen to 36. At present, the official has not yet announced the detailed cause of the accident.
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said through social media: “I was shocked by the terrible train accident.” He has asked the Minister of Railways to rush to the scene to ensure that the wounded receive medical assistance and provide support to the families of the victims. He also ordered a thorough investigation of the cause of the railway safety accident.

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