Sindh govt announces aid for Hazara train victims

Sarhari: Sindh government announced to provide relief funds for the victims of the Hazara Express incident.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced to aid victims and their families, following Rawalpindi-bound Hazara Express overturned near Sahara Railway Station.

The Chief Minister aims to aid families of deceased victims with Rs10 lakh and Rs5 lakh for the injured.

At least 35 were killed and more than 50 were injured as 10 bogies of the Hazara Express train derailed on Sunday.

The train met with an accident while traveling from Karachi to Punjab.

Murad Ali Shah stated that the Sindh government’s first aim is to save as many people as they could, and they desire to provide all necessary support to the railway department.

Furthermore, the chief minister stated that we will investigate the cause of this railway incident.

It should be noted that about 18 hours after the accident, the railway track is restored; Shalimar Express, Green Line, Hazara Express, and other trains were dispatched.