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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