Original title: 65 people died in Pakistan due to a train fire
At least 65 people were killed and dozens injured when a Pakistani train caught fire near the city of liagetpur Thursday, according to the report of geo television.
The train, tezgam, was on its way from Karachi to Rawalpindi, the report said. A gas tank carried by a passenger exploded, killing and injuring dozens of people.
According to reports, the fire destroyed three cars, including two economy class and one business class.
The head of the regional rescue service, Hussein, confirmed the death toll. Hussein added that the body would be confirmed by DNA identification. Sources from the regional hospital said that 10 of the bodies of the victims have been confirmed and 17 of them are unidentified.
A Pakistani railway official confirmed that the fire was caused by an explosion of a gas tank. After the explosion, two other carriages were engulfed in flames.
Pakistan Railway minister Rashid told local media that "two stoves exploded. They are cooking and using cooking oil to make a fire. '
He added that the fire had been put out and the train would start running in two hours.
Pakistan railway chief executive Ahmed said the train timetable will not be affected by the accident.
Pakistan's prime minister, Imran Khan, expressed his condolences and instructed the authorities to ensure the best treatment for the injured.