Allama Iqbal Express Incident: No Casualties Reported, Relief Operations Underway

Web DeskApril 21, 2024 09:48 AMnational
  • Fire incident in Allama Iqbal Express engine near Feroza, Rahim Yar Khan
  • Passengers and staff confirmed safe, no casualties reported
  • Efforts ongoing to extinguish fire, relief train expected in two hours
Allama Iqbal Express Incident: No Casualties Reported, Relief Operations UnderwayImage Credits: Pakistan Observer
An incident of fire in the Allama Iqbal Express engine near Feroza, Rahim Yar Khan. Passengers safe, relief operations in progress for swift resolution.

An incident of fire occurred in the engine of the Allama Iqbal Express train that was en route from Karachi to Sialkot. The incident took place near Feroza in Rahim Yar Khan, leading to the suspension of train movement on the track. Fortunately, railway authorities have confirmed that all passengers and staff are safe, with no reported casualties.

Efforts are currently underway to extinguish the fire in the train's engine. As a precautionary measure, passenger trains have been halted at various stations along the route. It is estimated that it will take approximately two hours for a relief train to reach the site of the incident.

Once the fire is under control, the train will resume its journey to the destination by replacing the damaged engine. The safety and well-being of the passengers remain a top priority for the railway authorities, who are working diligently to ensure a swift resolution to the situation.

The timely response of the railway officials and the absence of any injuries or casualties in the Allama Iqbal Express fire incident are commendable. Passengers are being taken care of, and measures are being taken to resume normal train operations as soon as possible.

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