Railways minister vows strict action against those responsible for train accident

According to details, Azam Swati visited the incident site where he was briefed by the DS Sukkur. Railways minister expressed satisfaction in relief and rescue efforts.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that it is an unfortunate incident and strict action will be taken against those who are responsible for it.

Earlier today at least 30 passengers were killed and several others injured after a collision between Millat Express and Sir Syed Express between Raiti and Obaro Railway stations near Ghotki in wee hours of Monday.

As per details, several bogies of Millat Express derailed and fell on the other track and Sir Syed Express that was coming from opposite direction, collided with these bogies.

Reportedly, Millat Express was on its way to Sargodha from Karachi while Sir Syed Express was going to Karachi from Lahore.

The police and rescue teams reached the spot after getting information and shifted the injured and dead to a nearby hospital.

Rescue teams have been dispatched from Sukkur and Sadiqabad and would reach the spot very soon. The death toll in the accident is feared to rise as several passengers are trapped in the bogies.

Heavy machinery and cutters are required for the operation, said Deputy Commissioner Usman Abdullah. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the derailment and the subsequent collision, Abdullah said.