During the last few months, there have been many
railway accidents. The loss incurred due to these accidents is immense. In
July, there occurred a serious accident between Khyber Mail and Shalimar
Express near Lahore Railway Station. It occurred in the small hours of the
morning.
As the two trains collided with each other, there
was a deafening sound. Everybody was paralyzed to hear the deafening noise.
Soon it was discovered with great shock and dismay that the rains have
collided. People immediately woke up and rushed to the ill-fated spot.
The scene at the accident spot was most tragic and
most pathetic. The engine of the Khyber Mail after striking against the Shalimar
Express engine forged deep into the compartments of Shalimar Express. Both the
trains were equally damaged. The ‘passengers of the trains were in a state of
shock. Some died because of the serious injuries while some passengers were sandwiched
in the windows of the trains. There were also heard loud and piercing cries of
children men and women. Some had their legs and arms cut, while others were
bleeding profusely. It was the spectacle which was Difficult to see with the
naked eyes. The luggage lay broke and scattered. The belongings of the
passengers were lying helter-skelter.
Medical aid was immediately rushed for the injured
and wounded passengers. Van and ambulances came to the rescue. First- aid was
also given to the victims of this unlucky collision. Some passengers were carried
to the hospital in the ambulance while others, less seriously wounded were
bandaged there and then. Food and drink was also brought by the people living
near the ill-fated site of the railway accident. It was a terrible sight and
there was a pile of the dead and few survivors. People came to identify their
kith and kin, friends and relatives. The entire spot was hustled with coming
and going public. It was the most soul-piercing and heart-throbbing scene.
later, people inquired about the cause of the
accident. It was said that the signal man gave wrong signals. It was one of the
most pathetic and disastrous accidents in the history of Pakistan Railways.