At least 20 Sikh pilgrims dead, several injured in train-bus collision

At least 20 Sikh pilgrims died and several others were injured on Friday in a collision between a train and a coaster in Sheikhupura.

The coaster carrying the Sikh pilgrims collided with the Lahore-bound train at a railway crossing near Sacha Soda.

The Sikh pilgrims were from Peshawar and were visiting Nankana Sahib to condole the death of a relative.

Secretary-General Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee Sardar Amir Singh said the deceased belong to three or four families.

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid ordered immediate action against those responsible for the tragic incident.

Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and assured that the best medical care would be provided to those injured.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa also expressed grief on the loss of precious lives. While offering condolences to the bereaved families, he prayed for early recovery of the injured, according to a statement issued by military’s media wing, the ISPR.

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