GHOTKI: At least 36 people lost their lives while scores sustained injuriesas the Sir Syed Express train collided with a Millat Express between Retiand Daharki railway stations in Ghotki.
The accident occurred when Sargodha-bound Sir Syed Express collided with aMillat Express that was already present at the track after the derailment,railways’ officials said Monday.
Almost 14 boogies of both the trains were damaged out of which four werecompletely destroyed.
Deputy Commissioner Ghotki Usman Abdullah while speaking with mediacorrespondents confirmed the fatalities numbers. He also added that thedeath toll is fear to rise as several passengers are still trapped insidethe boogies of ill-fated trains.
Meanwhile, the police and rescue teams rushed to the spot for the rescueand relief operation while the up and down railway traffic has beensuspended following the incident.
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Meanwhile, Army and Rangers continue relief activities at the crash site,the military media wing said in a statement.
The statement from ISPR further added that ‘Engineer resources have beenmoved to carry out necessary relief and rescue work. Army special EngineerTeam Urban Search and Rescue being heli-lifted from Rawalpindi to theincident site to speed up relief and rescue efforts’.
Two helicopters are being flown from South Punjab to evacuate casualtiesand carry out speedy relief measures. Relief goods will also be transportedand dispatched shortly.
