One killed, another injured in separate train mishaps

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ISLAMABAD: At least one killed while another sustained severe wounds in separate train-related mishaps today (Thursday).

According to private news channel, the incident took place when a man collided with oncoming train near Shedi bridge in Multan and lost his life on the spot.

Arriving at the scene, police officers shifted the body to morgue.

On the other hand, another man lost his both legs after striking to speedy train in Mian Channu. Rescue officials took the victim to civil hospital for further medical assistance.

On January 8, at least seven children and one driver were killed while five others sustained severe wounds as speeding train rammed into school rickshaw at railway crossing in Lodhran.

Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique had taken notice of the incident and directed the  officials to submit report of the accident at earliest.