Published on, Aug. 18 -- August 18, 2025 5:38 AM

At least one passenger died while 33 were injured after four coaches of the Karachi-bound train derailed and overturned late last night in Punjab's Lodhran, Rescue 1122 said on Sunday.

According to a statement from Rescue 1122, the Awami Express train was travelling from Lahore to Karachi when the incident happened. "Four coaches of the train suddenly derailed due to brake failure near the Lodhran Railway Station", the statement said.

"The incident left one person dead while another 33 were injured, out of which 11 received medical assistance at the site of the incident, and the rest were immediately rushed to the District Hospital in Lodhran."

It further said that two critically injure...