Pakistan: A major railway accident has come to light in Punjab province of Pakistan. Seven coaches of Tezgam Express going from Lahore to Karachi suddenly derailed, injuring about 25 passengers. It is a matter of relief that no one died in this accident.
How did the accident happen?
The accident occurred near Lodhran, about 400 kilometers from Lahore. According to railway officials, both human error and technical fault are suspected to be the reason behind the accident. Train operations on the affected track were immediately stopped after the incident.
Pakistan: Accident happened at 9:30 pm
According to the information, Tejgam Express had left from Lahore on Tuesday evening. At around 9:30 pm, when the train reached near Adam Wahan railway station in Bahawalpur-Lodhran section, seven of its coaches derailed. Some passengers were trapped in the bogies, who were brought out safely by the rescue team.
Pakistan: Rescue operation and treatment of injured
The team of Rescue 1122 immediately reached the spot and took out the injured and admitted them to the nearest hospital. According to officials, the condition of one of the injured is said to be critical.
Train split into two parts
Pakistan: Railway officials said that during the accident, the coupler connecting the bogies broke, due to which the train got divided into two parts. Seven coaches attached to the engine derailed. At present, track repair work is going on and the accident is being investigated. Go Has been.
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