Train splits bus into two, 18 dead

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Train splits bus into two, 18 dead
The accident occurred at an unmanned railway crossing, and the bus split into two because of the force of the crash.


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February 29, 2020

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At least 18 people were killed and dozens more injured when a passenger train rammed into a bus on Friday in Pakistan’s Sindh province, officials said.

The incident took place in Sukkur district, where the incoming Pakistan Express – on its way from Karachi to Lahore – hit the bus, which was heading to Sargodha in central Punjab province.

“At least 18 people have been killed and 55 wounded,” Rana Adeel, a deputy commissioner in Sukkur, told AFP, warning that the death toll could rise as some of those hurt were in critical condition.



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Senior railway official Tariq Kolachi, who was at the scene, confirmed the updated toll to AFP and said the rescue operation was ongoing but complicated by the darkness.

Kolachi said the accident occurred at an unmanned railway crossing, and the bus split into two because of the force of the crash.




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“All those killed and injured were passengers from the coach,” he said, adding that an assistant train driver sustained minor injuries.

Rail accidents are common in Pakistan, which inherited thousands of kilometers of track and trains from former colonial power Britain.

The railways have seen decades of decline due to corruption, mismanagement and lack of investment.

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Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in the train accident near Rohri. He directed authorities to declare a state of emergency in hospitals across Khairpur to deal with the situation.

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The chief minister directed hospital authorities to make arrangements for the provision of medicines and blood donations for the injured.


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“All steps should be taken to save the lives of the injured,” he said.

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[GHALIB]

very sad .

 

[s@@d]

inna lillahe wa inna elehe rajeon.

 

[RealNapster]

Very sad news. Proper indeoendent investigation should be carried out. No one should be blamed before investigstions. But this Pakistani mentality of "ary me gaadi nikaal lunga train se pehle" always fcuk us Up.

 

[KAL-EL]

RIP

 

[jamahir]

But this Pakistani mentality of "ary me gaadi nikaal lunga train se pehle" always fcuk us Up.

These unmanned railway crossing accidents used to happen in India too some years ago. I don't know about now.

 

[KhanBaba2]

RIP

 

[Chhatrapati]

These unmanned railway crossing accidents used to happen in India too some years ago. I don't know about now.

It doesn't cause there are no unmanned crossing in India. Almost a year without accidents.

 

[Vortex]

Inna lillah wa inna ilayhi raaji'uun

Very sad news

 

[Haris Ali2140]

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[Valar.]

Centre, Sindh continue blame game for train disaster
By Z Ali
Published: March 1, 2020
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Bystanders look at wrecked parts of the bus that was hit by a train while trying to cross the tracks. At least 19 passengers were killed in the collision. PHOTO: AFP

HYDERABAD: As the families who lost their loved ones in an accident between a train and a coach in Sukkur district collected the bodies on Saturday, the federal and provincial authorities continued their attempts to pin responsibility for the tragedy on each other.

At least 19 people died after a passenger coach tried to cross an unmanned railway crossing and was hit by the Pakistan Express, travelling from Karachi to Multan, near Rohri. The train dragged part of the wrecked coach several hundred metres before screeching to a halt on the tracks.

Stating that the accident was a result of the bus driver’s negligence, Federal Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed claimed that it was the job of the provincial government to construct gates at railway crossings. Adding that there were around 3,000 unmanned railway crossings between Karachi and Peshawat, he requested Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to release pending funds to the railways department so that the gates could be completed, while also asking him to abolish all unmanned railway crossings in Sindh.

Meanwhile, Sindh Transport Minister Syed Awais Qadir Shah held the railways department responsible for the mishap, asking them to man the Jaro Maa railway crossing in Rohri, where the accident happened. He claimed he had requested the railways authorities to deploy staff at the Jaro Maa railway crossing, but they did not take any action. He further argued that a gate at the crossing would have prevented the accident.

Sukkur commissioner Shafique Mahesar confirmed 19 deaths on Saturday. The deceased included Abdul Waheed, Shahid Hussain, Zafar Iqbal, Asif Javed, Muhammad Ahsaan, Faizullah Abdul Kareem, Mariam Gul Ahmed, Pyar Ali Ujjar and Aitbar Ali Ujjar, Khushab’d Najma Sultana, Muhammad Ameen, and Ghulam Fareed, among others.

Dr Bashir Ahmad Solangi of Civil Hospital, Sukkur, stated that 26 injured passengers were receiving treatment at the hospital, while eight people who were critically injured were shifted to Chandka Medical College Hospital, Larkana. Meanwhile, over a dozen bodies were handed over to the heirs.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 1st, 2020.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2167022/1-centre-sindh-continue-blame-game-train-disaster/

 

[Zibago]

Very sad news. Proper indeoendent investigation should be carried out. No one should be blamed before investigstions. But this Pakistani mentality of "ary me gaadi nikaal lunga train se pehle" always fcuk us Up.

A passenger said that is exactly what happened

 

[Valar.]

A passenger said that is exactly what happened

There are 2 things:
- Unmanned crossings
- Negligence of driver

Incident happened due to both.

Stating that the accident was a result of the bus driver’s negligence, Federal Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed claimed that it was the job of the provincial government to construct gates at railway crossings. Adding that there were around 3,000 unmanned railway crossings between Karachi and Peshawat, he requested Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to release pending funds to the railways department so that the gates could be completed, while also asking him to abolish all unmanned railway crossings in Sindh.

 

[Zibago]

There are 2 things:
- Unmanned crossings
- Negligence of driver

I think I saw it on samaa the passenger said that he took the kacha rasta to cross when crossing was closed off

 

[Valar.]

I think I saw it on samaa the passenger said that he took the kacha rasta to cross when crossing was closed off

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