Train derails in Rahim Yar Khan; down track closed

RAHIM YAR KHAN: Three bogies of the Awam Express derailed in Rahim Yar Khan on Sunday, leading to the suspension of train movement on the down track.

According to railway officials, the train was travelling from Peshawar to Karachi when the incident occurred at Khanpur City Gate.

The cause of the derailment has not yet been determined.

Officials also said that thankfully no casualties or injuries have been reported. The affected bogies have been detached from the train, and work is under way to restore the track, officials added.

SECOND TRAIN DERAILS IN AUGUST

Earlier in August, an Islamabad-bound train derailed near Kala Shah Kaku, resulting in injuries to 30 passengers. Rescuers and the Pakistan Railways high-ups rushed the scene to deal with the accident.

Five coaches of the Islamabad Express had derailed in the incident that took place along Nullah Dek between Kala Shah Kaku and Muridke.

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