Death Toll Rises to 63 After Horrific Train Collision in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - The death toll from Monday’s collision of two trains in southern Pakistan rose to 63 on Tuesday.  Shocked by the horrific train accident at Ghotki early this morning leaving 30 passengers dead. Have asked Railway Minister to reach site & ensure medical assistance to injured & support for families of the dead. Ordering comprehensive investigation into railway safety faultlines

The number of fatalities increased from 51 after rescue crews recovered 12 more bodies from the wreckage of mangled train cars in the Ghotki district in Sindh province.  The deadly, early morning collision occurred when the Millat Express was traveling between the southern port city Karachi to Sarghodha when it derailed, leaving many cars full of sleeping passengers scattered over the tracks. Minutes later, the Sir Syed Express heading in the opposite direction rammed the derailed Millat Express.   Officials said more than 1,100 people were on board both the trains.