MULTAN, Oct 13 (APP):Additional Chief Secretary (ADC) South Punjab Fawad Hashim Rabbani and Deputy Commissioner Dr Faisal Saleem expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Rahman Baba Express train accident near Sher Shah.
They extended condolences to the bereaved families and directed authorities to expedite rescue operations and ensure the best medical care for the injured.
The district administration launched an immediate rescue operation, while Deputy Commissioner Dr Faisal Saleem ordered an emergency at Nishtar Hospital to ensure prompt treatment of injured passengers. Their transfer to the hospital was expedited, and a relief camp was established at the accident site to provide stranded passengers with accommodation, food and other essential supplies.
The DC said the injured were being provided with the best possible medical facilities. An information desk was also being established to facilitate the families of injured passengers. He initially confirmed four fatalities and 18 seriously injured passengers.
The ADC directed the administration and rescue agencies to use all available resources for relief operations and sought an initial report on the accident.
Meanwhile, a committee comprising technical officers and officials nominated by Pakistan Railways headquarters in Lahore was dispatched to the accident site to investigate the incident and determine its cause.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
