At least two injured as train derails near Sehwan

Will take up to 12 hours to clear the track, say railway officials

At least two people were injured on Thursday when eight coaches of Khushal Khan Khattak Express derailed near Sehwan, Express News reported.

The train was travelling from Karachi to Peshawar. More than 10 other coaches were also affected in the mishap.



As a result of the incident, rail traffic travelling to Karachi was suspended near Sehwan. Railway officials said it would take 10 to 12 hours to clear the track.

Earlier this month, 20 people were injured when the same train derailed near Mianwali.

Railways spokesperson confirmed that no deaths were reported. The injured were immediately given medical facilities and four casualties were shifted to a hospital.