Pakistan Train Crash Death Toll Rises to Over 60

The number of victims of the train crash in southern Pakistan has risen to at least 63. Dozens were also injured in the clash in the rural district of Ghotki in the southern province of Sindh.

 

Some of them are in critical condition, so fears are that the death toll will continue to rise.

The first train derailed, after which trainsets ended up on the track of the other direction. They were rammed a few minutes later by the other train. There were more than a thousand passengers on board both trains. The cause of the accident is not yet clear.

It was very difficult for rescuers, with the help of the military, to do anything for the victims in the twisted train compartments. The salvage action has now been completed, and the track will be reopened on Wednesday, the railway manager said. Prime Minister Imran Khan said he was shocked by accident. He promised a thorough investigation into safety flaws at the railways.

Fatal train accidents are a regular occurrence in Pakistan. The network is in decline due to corruption, mismanagement and lack of investment. Separatists and Islamist militants also commit attacks.