Many were killed when two trains collided in southern Pakistan: officials told Pakistan News
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At least 25 passengers have been killed after two express trains collided in Sindh province, the Associated Press reported, citing police and rescue officials.
Two express trains have collided in southern Pakistan and killed at least 25 passengers, police and rescue officials said, the Associated Press reported.
The Millat Express derailed and was hit by a Sir Syed Express train shortly afterwards, police in the Ghotki district of Ush Abdullah in Sindh province said, where the collision occurred early Monday.
He said citizens, rescuers and police were transporting dead and injured passengers to nearby hospitals.
It was not immediately known what caused the derailment and the subsequent collision.
Train accidents are common in Pakistan, with successive governments paying little attention to improving poorly maintained signal systems and aging pathways.
Waiting for more details.
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