Karachi: The Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Monday condoled the loss of precious human lives during Ghotki train clash and said that I was shocked to hear the news of children and women who lost their lives during the tragic accident.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari while expressing his commiseration directed Sindh govt to fully ensure the medication of injured.
Bilawal said that the federal govt should immediately investigate the tragic accident and those who showed negligence should be held answerable.
Earlier, at least 40 persons were killed and over 50 other were injured when Millat Express and Sir Syed Express collided in the wee hours of Monday near Daharki, a city in Ghotki District in the Sindh.
According to spokesperson of Pakistan Railways, several bogies of Millat Express, which left Daharki Railway Station at 3:25 am, derailed and fell on the other track. Sir Syed Express, coming from opposite direction, collided with these bogies at about 3:45 am. The incident took place between the Raiti and Obaro railway stations.
Troops of Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers Sindh have also reached the spot to assist the civil administration in the operation. The bodies are being shifted to nearby hospitals.