Hazara Express Accident: 30 killed, several injured

At least 30 people were killed and several others injured after multiple bogies of the Hazara Express derailed near the Sarhari Railway Station near Nawabshah on Sunday.

According to Railways and Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique, the accident occurred at 1:18pm and around 1,000 passengers were travelling in the Hazara Express.

The Pakistan Army and Rangers launched immediate relief activities at the accident site, with additional troops called in from Hyderabad and Skarund.

The Army Chief issued special instructions for relief activities. Rescue teams of Pakistan Army and Rangers started reaching the accident site. Meanwhile army aviation helicopters were also sent for the rescue effort and personnel were also reaching the site with food items.

The rescue operation of Pakistan Army will continue till the transfer of the last injured to the hospital and the rehabilitation of the people trapped at the accident site.