Three killed, 20 injured as Karachi-bound train derails in Pakistan

Three persons were killed and 20 others injured when an engine and three bogies of a Karachi-bound train derailed in Pakistan`s Sindh province.

Karachi: Three persons were on Saturday killed and 20 others injured when an engine and three bogies of a Karachi-bound train derailed in Pakistan`s Sindh province.

Karakoram Express - travelling from Lahore to Karachi - derailed near Bandhi station, some 30 kilometres from Nawabshah. Railway officials said the incident took place due to technical fault at a railways crossing point. Three persons were killed in the accident while 20 others suffered injuries. The government has announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the heirs of each deceased and Rs 1 lakh each for the injured passengers.