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A train derailed near Lahore in Pakistan. At least 30 passengers were injured in this incident. Pakistan Railways officials said on Saturday that several coaches of a train derailed near Lahore. The Islamabad Express going from Lahore to Rawalpindi derailed at Kala Shah Kaku in Sheikhupura, about 50 km from Lahore on Friday evening. Pakistan Railways said in a statement late Friday night, “At least 10 coaches of the train derailed in Sheikhupura, injuring about 30 passengers. Three of them are in critical condition.”
Rescue team personnel reached the spot and rushed the injured to a nearby hospital. Officials said that efforts are on to rescue some passengers trapped in the coaches. Railways said that there is no report of any casualties so far. He further said that the train coaches derailed half an hour after leaving Lahore Railway Station.
Railway Minister sought report in 7 days
Railway Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi took cognizance of the derailment incident and directed the CEO and Divisional Superintendent of Railways to reach the spot and monitor the situation. He also directed to start investigation into the matter and submit the investigation report within seven days.
Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the incident and prayed for the injured. He also ordered to speed up rescue operations and provide medical treatment to the injured on priority basis.
Rescue of more than one thousand people
According to local media, emergency response teams immediately reached the spot after the accident and started rescue operations. The injured passengers were given first aid at the spot itself, while the seriously injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Officials worked swiftly to clear the affected track and help the victims. Relief and rescue teams rescued more than one thousand people.
