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30 killed, 60 injured as train collides with bus in Pakistan

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Published : Feb 29, 2020, 1:35 AM IST

Updated : Feb 29, 2020, 4:51 AM IST

01:30 February 29

30 killed, 60 injured as train collides with bus in Pakistan

Sindh: At least 30 people were killed and dozens suffered injuries after a passenger train collided with a bus near Rohri railway station of Sindh province on Friday night. According to Dawn, the fatalities are expected to rise as several injured were in a critical condition, international media reported.

The Pakistan Express train was on its way to Rawalpindi from Karachi when it rammed with a passenger bus, media reported.

"It was a very horrible accident [...] the bus was split into three parts," said Sukkur Police AIG Dr Jamil Ahmed, adding that the impact of the collision was such that the bus was dragged almost 150-200 feet by the train.

More than 60 people were also shifted to Sukkur hospital. 

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01:30 February 29

30 killed, 60 injured as train collides with bus in Pakistan

Sindh: At least 30 people were killed and dozens suffered injuries after a passenger train collided with a bus near Rohri railway station of Sindh province on Friday night. According to Dawn, the fatalities are expected to rise as several injured were in a critical condition, international media reported.

The Pakistan Express train was on its way to Rawalpindi from Karachi when it rammed with a passenger bus, media reported.

"It was a very horrible accident [...] the bus was split into three parts," said Sukkur Police AIG Dr Jamil Ahmed, adding that the impact of the collision was such that the bus was dragged almost 150-200 feet by the train.

More than 60 people were also shifted to Sukkur hospital. 

Also Read: 3 children killed as partition wall of house collapses

Last Updated : Feb 29, 2020, 4:51 AM IST
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