Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed ‘shock’ over the deadly Ghotki train accident killing atleast 40 people and injuring more than 100 others.
PM Imran Khan took to social media to offer condolences to the families of those killed in the deadly train accident.
The premier has directed Railways Minister Azam Swati to reach the accident site and ensure that the wounded are being provided every required medical assistance to the commuters injured in the fatal incident.
Shocked by the horrific train accident at Ghotki early this morning leaving 30 passengers dead. Have asked Railway Minister to reach site & ensure medical assistance to injured & support for families of the dead. Ordering comprehensive investigation into railway safety faultlines
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 7, 2021
The prime minister has also directed a comprehensive probe into railway safety faultlines to investigate the reasons behind the deadly incident and to prevent such accidents in future.
The incident took place in Daharki near Raiti railway station after two passenger trains collided in Ghotki at around 3:30 am.
As per Pakistan Railways officials, Millat Express derailed and collided with Sir Syed Express. A total of eight and three bogies derailed of Millat and Sir Syed Express respectively.
Pakistan Army, Sindh Rangers, police and district administration is taking part in the rescue operation as the death toll is expected to increase as several people are still believed to be buried under the rubble.
The accident has left country’s railway system severely affected with several being stopped at various railway stations and facing indefinite delays.
