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25 Passengers Injured, One Critical, as Tezgam Express Derails Near Lodhran
A broken coupling hook caused the Tezgam Express derailment, injuring 25 passengers and blocking tracks for hours, prompting a federal inquiry into the incident.
- On Tuesday night, the Tezgam Express derailed near Lodhran, Punjab, leaving 25 passengers injured as multiple bogies overturned and forced occupants to evacuate in darkness.
- Pakistan Railways officials reported the derailment occurred after a coupling hook broke, splitting the train into two parts and causing at least four bogies to derail violently.
- Lodhran District Emergency Officer Engineer Shakeel Ahmed confirmed 17 passengers received first aid at the scene, while eight critical patients were transported to DHQ hospital with Rescue 1122 assistance.
- Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi ordered a "high-level inquiry" into the incident, as the up track reopened after 13 hours despite significant service disruptions affecting trains including the Shalimar Express.
- This incident follows a similar derailment at Rohri station last year and a collision around 10 days ago near Lakha Road Railway Station, highlighting ongoing concerns about Pakistan's aging rail infrastructure.
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