Train derails in Pakistan, 20 injured

Lahore: Eight coaches of a passenger train derailed in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Sunday, injuring at least 20 passengers, according to a media report.

The train en route to Peshawar via Mianwali and Attock derailed near Kalabagh town of Mianwali district, Geo TV reported. According to rescue sources, 20 people injured in the accident.

A Pakistan Railways spokesperson said four of the injured persons were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical attention while the rest were provided first aid on the spot.