KARACHI – One woman was killed while several others were injured after ninewagons of the Lahore-bound Karachi Express derailed near Rohri in the weehours of Sunday.
The train met the accident between Rohri and Pano Aqil. The Karachi Expressdeparted Rohri junction and when the train reached near Sanghi nine of itsbogies derailed.
The sudden accident created panic and harassment among the passengers.Initially, the rescue work was started on a self-help basis as there was nohelp at midnight. Later, Rescue teams and Pakistan Army troops arrived atthe place.
IG Railways while commenting on the mishap said the rescue operation hasbeen completed and now officials are working to open the track for trains.The unfortunate accident was caused because of coupler failure, he added.
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Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Railways Azam Swati has directed officialsto report in 4 to 5 days and vowed strict action against those found guiltyof negligence.
