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Mianwali express collides with freight train in Sheikhupura injuring 20 passengers

Sheikhupura: Mianwali express collided with freight train stationed at Qila Sattar Shah station in Sheikhupura today injuring 20 passengers.

Four railway personnel were suspended over committing negligence by Pakistan Railways.

The Pakistan Railways has constituted a probe committee which will give the report on the incident in 24 hours.

Railway officials told the media that the passenger coach was moving from Mianwali to Lahore when it collided with the second train parked at the station.

The train driver and assistant were also injured in the accident.

Meanwhile, the injured crew and passengers have been moved to a local hospital for medical aid, while those with slight wounds got first aid on the spot.

Initial reports suggest that the accident occurred due to the negligence of the staffer of the local station as they failed to change the railway track.

Railway officials hinted at strict action against those responsible for the incident, while CEO Railways Shahid Aziz said no compromise will be made on the safety of passengers.