Two Pakistani trains carrying 1,000 people collided, causing heavy casualties

A terrible train accident occurred at the train station in the port city of Karachi, Pakistan.

Chaotic scene after horrific train crash (Photo cut from video)

The horrific accident took place today when the Zakria Express carrying passengers from Multan city collided head-on with the Fareed Express, which was waiting for passengers at a station in Karachi.

The collision left one of the two trains completely destroyed. The death toll has now risen to 17 dead and 60 others injured. Pakistani authorities said there were about 1,000 passengers on both trains.

Clip of the scene of a serious accident

Rescue forces were mobilized to use both metal cutters and cranes to free the remaining victims.

Train accidents are common in Pakistan, especially at unmanned intersections. A similar train crash in the city of Multan in September 2016 killed four people and injured more than 100.

According to vntinnhanh/Guardian