Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in tragic train accident that happened in the southern city of Rahim Yar Khan.

Imran Khan wrote on his Twitter handle, "Saddened to learn of train accident in Sadiqabad. My condolences to the victims families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured."

"Have asked Railways Minister to take emergency steps to counter decades of neglect of railway infrastructure & ensure safety standards," he added.

At least 10 people were killed and 35 others suffered injuries in a collision between two trains in Walhar near Sadiqabad.

The incident took place after Quetta bound Akbar Express collided with a goods train. A rescue operation is underway and hydraulic cutters are being used, DPO Rahim Yar Khan Umer Salamat was cited by Radio Pakistan as saying.

Senior government official said the dead and injured persons are being transported to different hospitals.

The freight train was stationary when the speeding passenger train hit it in Rahim Yar Khan, a main city in eastern Punjab province. 

SOURCE : KHALEEJTIMES