There is news of a major train accident in Pakistan. According to Pakistani media, ten coaches of Hazara Express running from Rawalpindi have derailed. So far 15 people have died in this accident. There are reports of injuries to around 50 people. The accident happened near Sahara railway station. This station is situated between Shahzadpur and Nawabshah.

Emergency declared in nearby hospitals

The people affected in the accident have been admitted to Nawabshah Medical Hospital. The reason for the derailment of the train is not yet known. Officials are investigating. Pakistani media has quoted Divisional Superintendent of Pakistan Railways Sukkur Mohammadur Rehman as saying that 10 bogies have derailed. Police say passengers have been evacuated from the affected bogies. Emergency has been declared in nearby hospitals.

Increase in train accidents in Pakistan

The Hajra Express, which was the victim of the accident, was fitted with the same engine, which was fitted in the Havelian-Karachi train in March this year. Let us tell you that the train also narrowly escaped from being a victim of a horrific accident due to the negligence of the railway officials. In the past, three coaches of the Allama Iqbal Express going from Karachi to Sialkot had derailed. However, no one was hurt in this accident. Train accidents are becoming common in Pakistan. There have been many major rail accidents in Pakistan in the last decade and there has been an increase in them in the past years.