TIL Desk/World/Lahore-At least six people were killed and more than 150 injured today when a Karachi-bound passenger train collided with a freight train near Multan in Pakistan’s Punjab province. The incident took place near Bucch railway station in Sher Shah area. It occurred when a man reportedly was overrun by a freight train and the driver stopped it to take out the body.
In the meantime, Awam Express heading on the same line collided with the stationary goods train. “The Awam Express driver was given the red signal but he could not stop the train in time and the collision took place. An inquiry committee has been constituted to probe the matter.
The passenger train which hit the freight train from the rear was moving reportedly at a speed of over 100 km per hour. The collision wrecked the engine and power van, and overturned four bogies of Awam Express. The incident left at least six people dead and wounded over 150, out of which 18 were said to be in serious condition. “Many passengers were rescued after cutting the coaches.
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