TOBA TEK SINGH: A train engine derailed after hitting a dumper near Pacca Anna railway station at an unmanned railway level-crossing in Gojra on Sunday night.

The Rehman Baba Express was bound for Karachi from Rawalpindi when it hit a dumper truck at a railway crossing, located near Chak 93 JB, on Dawakhri-Dijkot Road.

The collision caused the suspension of rail traffic on Faisalabad-Khanewal track through Gojra and Shorkot cantonment.

In the accident, dumper driver, train driver and assistant driver had been injured while some passengers have also received minor injuries.

Published in Dawn, April 8th, 2024

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