At least 20 people were killed and another 80 injured in Pakistan after a total of ten train coaches of Rawalpindi-bound Hazara Express derailed near a station located 275 kilometres from Karachi.

The accident occurred in Pakistan’s Sindh province.

Injured passengers have been taken to nearby hospital. During a press conference, federal minister for railways and aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique reportedly said someone may have ‘deliberately’ caused the accident, or it could be a mechanical fault. The actual reason of the derailment hasn’t been discovered yet.

The administration is carrying out rescue operation and an emergency has been declared in the neighbouring hospitals. Pakistan Army has also joined the relief operation and more troops have been called in from nearby bases.

Over 100 police personnel are also participating in the rescue effort. Ambulances have also reached the site. Military will reach with edibles for the rescued passengers.