Ghotki Train Mishap
Pakistan: Train drivers association warns nationwide protests if drivers are blamed for Ghotki mishap
Islamabad: Pakistan train drivers association has warned the Pakistan Railways (PR) administration that they will hold nationwide protests in case drivers of the Millat Express and Sir Syed Express are held responsible for the recent mishap in Ghotki which left over 60 people dead.
“In most accidents, we are held responsible for the mistakes we haven’t committed. In Monday’s accident also, it is evident that some coaches of the Sargodha-bound Millat Express derailed and fell across the opposite down track where they were hit by the Karachi-bound Sir Syed Express,” Shams Pervaiz, chairman of the association, told Dawn on Monday.
“This time, we will not allow anyone to hold the poor drivers responsible for the tragedy, as there was no fault on the part of the crew of either train," Shams said.
He said Millat Express driver, Ayub, and an assistant, Usman, felt a jerk when the train derailed.
A three-member team has been constituted to probe the accident.
Over 60 people died and 100 others were hurt as two trains collided in Ghotki on Monday.
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