Karachi-bound train escapes major accident near Kotri

KOTRI: Allama Iqbal Express, a passenger train moving from Sialkot to Karachi, narrowly escaped a major tragedy after it got derailed near Kotri, ARY News reported.

According to PR spokesperson, the incident occurred after the coupling joining the coaches broke suddenly while switching tracks near Kotri station, leaving the train divided into two parts.

Luckily, none of the passengers was hurt in the accident.

The incident caused disruption on the down track as movement between Karachi and Hyderabad has been suspended temporarily.

Meanwhile, authorities have launched a rescue operation for the resumption of rail traffic.