At least 30 dead as train derails in southern Pakistan

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By Euronews  with agencies

Dozens killed when a train derails in southern Pakistan, in the latest accident on the country’s ageing railway system.

At least 30 people have died and 100 others were injured when a train went off the tracks on Sunday in southern Pakistan.

It’s believed that some 10 carriages of Hazara Express overturned trapping many passengers inside.

As rescue operations continued on Sunday, with teams trying to free people from the wreckage, officials said the death could rise.

It is not clear yet what caused the derailment, but railway officials say initial investigations suggest the train was travelling at a normal speed.

Derailments and accidents and occur frequently on Pakistan’s ageing railway system.

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