At least 30 passengers were injured in a train derailment near Lahore on August 1, 2025.

By Aniket Chakraborty

Aug 1, 2025

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The Islamabad Express, traveling from Lahore to Rawalpindi, derailed near Kala Shah Kaku, Sheikhupura.

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Ten coaches of the train went off track, leaving 30 injured, three of whom are in critical condition.

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Rescue teams arrived quickly, shifting the injured to a nearby hospital for treatment.

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Some passengers remain trapped in the derailed coaches as efforts continue to free them.

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The train derailed half an hour after departing from Lahore railway station.

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Fortunately, no casualties have been reported as of the latest updates.

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Railways Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has directed an investigation into the incident.

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The probe will examine the cause of the derailment, with findings expected within seven days.

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Officials are focused on completing the rescue operation and ensuring the safety of all involved.

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