FW Bureau; Sheikhupura (Pakistan) As per the media reports from Pakistan,at least 20 people have been killed in a crash between a coaster and the Shah Hussain Express train near Sheikhupura, DPO Mohammad Ghazi Salahuddin said.
Several people have been injured in the accident, all of whom are being shifted to District Headquarters Hospital, Sheikhupura, according to Rescue 1122 officials. The bodies are also being shifted to the DHQ hospital.
Rescue officials from both Railways and Rescue 1122 have arrived at the scene of the accident and are providing first aid to the injured, a statement by the Railways Ministry said. All divisional officials have also been directed to arrive at the crash site.
The accident occurred around 1.30pm at a crossing near Sheikhupura that was reportedly unmanned.Following the accident, the divisional engineer was suspended by the ministry, the statement said.
Sheikhupura DPO Salahuddin, while talking to media persons, said that 25-26 people were travelling in the coach, out of which 20 had been killed in the accident. The victims include women and children as well.
According to the DPO, the passengers in the coaster were Sikh Yatrees(visitors) who were returning from Nankana Sahib — where they had gone to visit relatives — to Peshwar. He added that there were two more coaches that took a different route and are safely on their way.
Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid has ordered authorities to take immediate action against those responsible for the accident.Prime Minister Imran Khan regretted the train accident.He expressed grief at the loss of lives and directed authorities to provide the best medical aid to the injured.
