A devastating train incident has occurred in southern Pakistan, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 30 lives and causing injuries to numerous individuals. The incident involved the Hazara Express, an express train carrying around 950 passengers on its route from Karachi to Havelian. In the vicinity of Nawabshah, the train derailed, causing approximately 10 carriages to veer off the tracks.

Early reports indicate that the train was traveling at a relatively moderate speed of approximately 28 mph (45 kilometers per hour) when the derailment occurred. However, the exact cause of this horrific accident remains uncertain at this stage.

Emergency services reacted promptly to the scene, with rescue workers undertaking the challenging task of extracting survivors from the twisted wreckage. Tragically, this devastating incident claimed the lives of women and children.

Once again, the deteriorating state of Pakistan’s railway infrastructure is being questioned in the wake of this tragedy. The frequency of fatal train accidents in the country underscores the urgent need for safety standards to be improved, and for rail carriages and tracks to be upgraded. Though successive governments have made promises to address this issue, progress has been somewhat limited.

As rescue efforts continue, a state of emergency has been declared at all hospitals in Nawabshah to accommodate the influx of injured passengers. Army helicopters have been deployed to transport the wounded to nearby hospitals, but relief operations face difficulties due to the remote location of the accident.

Survivors and their loved ones are left devastated by this incident, raising concerns about the existing safety measures within Pakistan’s railway system. The country’s railways minister has expressed apprehension about potential accidents and emphasized the urgent need for preventive measures to avoid future tragedies.