36 killed in train collision in Pakistan

The death toll from a head-on collision between two passenger trains in Pakistan's southern Sindh province has increased to 36 Monday morning with over 50 others injured, reported Xinhua, quoting local media and officials.

Divisional Transport Officer of Pakistan Railways in Sukkur division Sajjad Wagho told Xinhua that the collision took place between the Millat Express and Sir Syed Express trains in Raiti and Ubauro areas of Ghotki district.

Local media quoting hospital official said that the death toll might rise because several of the wounded people were in critical condition.

A state of emergency due to COVID-19 epidemic has been imposed in hospitals in the district.