27 injured as track fault derails two trains
At least 27 passengers were injured when two trains — Awam Express and Musa Pak Express — encountered a track fault while running between Khanewal and Mian Channu.
According to commuters, most of the injured suffered wounds to their arms and fingers.
Rescue 1122 teams provided immediate first aid to the victims upon their arrival at the Khanewal Station.
While the precise cause of the incident remains undetermined, passengers reported that those seated near the doors and windows were most affected by the impact.
According to sources, some unidentified individuals had allegedly attempted to steal a signal ladder installed along the railway track. Though they failed to detach it completely, the ladder was left misaligned, believed to be the likely cause of the mishap.
Pakistan Railways has since launched a formal inquiry into the incident to determine the exact cause and assess any security lapses.
Pakistan Railways recorded a total of 45 train-related incidents in the first six months of 2025, deepening concerns over the persistent safety and infrastructure challenges across the national railway network.
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