Foreign Desk : A devastating train derailment in Pakistan’s Sindh province has killed at least 30 people and injured 67 others. The tragic accident occurred on Sunday when the Hazara Express train derailed near Nawabsheh during its journey from Karachi to Havelian.
Relief and rescue operations are in full swing as authorities scramble to free people from the rubble and provide urgent medical attention to the injured. Babar Raza, a spokesman for Pakistan Railways, confirmed the ongoing rescue efforts and reported that two relief trains have been dispatched to the site to assist in the rescue and recovery operation.
The injured passengers will be immediately taken to nearby hospitals, Radio Pakistan reported. However, the magnitude of the damage and the number of lives affected underscore the seriousness of the accident.
Pakistani Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique stressed the importance of a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the derailment. Speaking to reporters in Lahore, he ordered the concerned officials to explore all the possibilities that contributed to the tragic event.
The accident raised concerns about the country’s rail system, which has a poor safety record and has seen several fatal accidents in recent years. The incident highlights the challenges of managing aging infrastructure and maintaining adequate security standards in the country.