A tree fell on Allama Iqbal Express 9 Up train from Karachi to Sialkot. When the train started moving from the stop, the tree suddenly broke and fell on the bogie. Commuters faced trouble due to falling trees. The railway police took immediate action and cleared the path of the train by cutting the tree. After half an hour delay, the train will depart from Patuki railway station towards Lahore.
Ammar Chaudhry Pakkikhabar Tehsil Patuki
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A dramatic incident occurred on the Allama Iqbal Express train (9 Up) traveling from Karachi to Sialkot when a tree suddenly fell onto one of its bogies. The incident took place as the train began moving from Patuki railway station.
Fortunately, no passengers were injured in the incident, but commuters faced significant trouble due to the unexpected disruption. The tree’s sudden collapse onto the train’s bogie caused panic among passengers.
Railway police and officials swiftly responded to the situation, taking immediate action to clear the path. A team of experts was dispatched to the scene to safely remove the fallen tree.
“After the train started moving from Patuki station, a tree suddenly broke and fell onto one of the bogies,” said an eyewitness. “It was a shocking moment, but thankfully, no one was hurt.”
The train was delayed for approximately half an hour while the tree was being removed. Railway officials worked efficiently to restore normalcy.
“The railway police and officials did an excellent job in quickly clearing the path,” said Ammar Chaudhry, a passenger on the train. “We’re grateful for their prompt response.”
The Allama Iqbal Express train resumed its journey from Patuki railway station towards Lahore after the brief delay.
This incident highlights the importance of regular maintenance and inspection of railway tracks and surrounding areas to prevent such incidents.
Source:
Ammar Chaudhry, Pakkikhabar, Tehsil Patuki.