Karachi: A train headed for Rawalpindi derailed in Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more, according to police.
The tragedy happened close to the Sarhari Railway Station in the Nawabshah neighbourhood while the Hazara Express was travelling from Karachi to Rawalpindi.
Deputy Superintendent of Pakistan Railways Mahmood Rehman confirmed that at least 15 bodies were recovered from the damaged bogies while around 50 injured people were being taken to hospitals.
Television channels showed the crash site near Sarwari railway station with the train compartments badly damaged near the station.
They showed rescue workers and police trying to pull out people from the derailed compartments along with civilians who also joined in the rescue work.
“Right now, the focus is on rescue work and recovering people from the derailed compartments,” Rehman said, adding that the cause of the accident is being investigated.
With PTI inputs