Train operation restored from the up track following rescue operation

Train operation restored from the up track following rescue operation at the site of train accident in Ghotki.

According to the tweet of the spokesperson of Ministry of Railways, Bahauddin Zakariya Express operated from the up track.

Train operation restored from the up track

Work on the down track is continuing and it will also soon be restored.

On the other hand, death toll due to derailing and collisions of trains rise to 40 near Ghotki today (Monday).

A spokesperson for the Pakistan Railways said the accident occurred when the bogies of Millat Express train, going from Karachi to Sargodha, derailed.

Those derailed bogies crossed onto the opposite rail track.

The Sir Syed Express train coming from Rawalpindi crashed into the derailed train.

As per initial reports, 30 people died due to the accident but latest reports had it death toll rose to 40.

More than than fifty people injured in the mishap.

Moreover, the Police sources said four bogies of Millat Express completely destroyed in the accident.

Death toll may rise due to fatal wounds of the inured passengers.

Meanwhile, Relief and rescue efforts continue at the train’s accident site near Ghotki.

According to the ISPR, Army and Rangers troops have reached incident site.

They were also carrying out relief and rescue operation.

GTV