A Awami Express accident near Lodhran left at least one person dead and 12 injured after the train’s engine and five passenger coaches derailed.
Rescue operation is underway, with the local district administration leading evacuations and first aid at the site.
Awami Express accident: rescue teams on site, cause under assessment
Initial reports say the derailment occurred close to Lodhran Junction.
Medics and volunteers moved the injured to nearby facilities while engineers began clearing the line.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the accident, and an assessment of track and rolling stock is in progress.
Passenger accounts from the scene described a sudden jolt followed by dust and confusion inside the cabins.
Officials said priority is to treat the injured, account for all passengers, and reopen the affected section once safety checks are complete.
Pakistan Railways is expected to issue a detailed update on diversions and delays as work progresses.
Travelers on the route should monitor advisories and confirm timings before setting out.
Families seeking information have been advised to contact local control rooms in Lodhran district.
Derailments strain both operations and confidence.
Quick medical response, transparent investigation, and timely restoration of service will be key in the hours ahead.
For now, the focus remains on the injured and on making the track safe for recovery teams.
