This archive report was first published on 12 July 2019.
Published on July 12, 2019, a devastating train collision occurred in Rahim Yar Khan district, Punjab province, Pakistan.
A passenger train from Lahore rammed into a stationary goods train at a crossing, causing widespread destruction and chaos.
Rescue efforts were underway, with cranes used to lift and inspect the twisted wreckage, leaving debris scattered along the tracks.
According to a senior Pakistan Railways official, the death toll rose to 23 overnight, with more people succumbing to their injuries in local hospitals.
Seventy-three people remained hospitalized, receiving treatment for their injuries.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the railways minister to take emergency measures to address decades of neglect in railway infrastructure and ensure adherence to safety standards.
Train accidents are a recurring issue in Pakistan, attributed to corruption, mismanagement, and a lack of investment in the railways.
