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Train collides with goods train in Pakistan, 31 people injured in the accident


There has been a train accident in Pakistan, in which 31 people have been injured. Four railway officials, including train driver Imran Sarwar and his assistant Muhammad Bilal, have been suspended. Investigation into this horrific accident has been started.

A passenger train collided with a goods train standing on the main railway line in Pakistan's Punjab province. At least 31 people are said to be injured in this accident. According to Geo News report, the accident happened on Sunday near Qila Sattar Shah station in Sheikhpura district. Actually, the passenger train was coming from Mianwali and going to Lahore. A major accident has occurred due to the negligence of the Railways.

According to media reports, the train driver tried to avoid the accident, but all his efforts went in vain. The rescue team says that 31 passengers have been injured in the accident, out of which five seriously injured have been transferred to the district headquarters hospital. His condition is said to be serious. Railway officials say that investigation into this accident has been started.

A railway spokesperson says that train operations are going on smoothly in Lahore division after the accident. The track was cleared. Four railway officials, including train driver Imran Sarwar and his assistant Muhammad Bilal, have been suspended. An inquiry commission has been formed under the leadership of the Deputy Principal Officer, which will submit its report on the incident within 24 hours. Railway Chairman says that legal action will be taken against those responsible for the incident. CEO Railway Shahid Aziz said that there will be no compromise on the safety of passengers.

Shahbaz Sharif expressed grief over the train accident

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and President of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the train accident and demanded action against those responsible for it. Accidents are common on Pakistan's deteriorating railway system. There have been many fatal train accidents in the country in the last decade. In August this year, at least 56 people were killed and a dozen others injured when 10 bogies of the Havelian-bound Hazara Express derailed near Sahara railway station in Nawabshah district of Sindh province, 275 km from Karachi. They went.

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