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Around the globe, hundreds of accidents occur on daily basis. Some accidents happen due to our own mistakes while others are pre-destined or occur by the negligence of the government.
In Rawalpindi, Pakistan, two ladies while crossing the railway track, got crushed by a train and died on the spot. Reportedly, the train was Jaffar express that travels from Quetta, Balochistan to Peshawar, KPK.
Relatives of the expired are mourning
Jafar train. Rawalpindi station ke pas hadsa 2.urte chal base keras karty.
Posted by Jameel Pathan on Sunday, November 11, 2018
A recent video that went viral on Facebook, showcases the two dead ladies. Ladies are surrounded by relatives who are mourning and shrieking. Sadly, the train struck the ladies and chopped the legs off of one of the ladies.
Jafar train. Rawalpindi station ke pas hadsa.
Posted by Jameel Pathan on Sunday, November 11, 2018
Accordingly, the incident took place on Sunday near the Rawalpindi railway station. The names of victims are yet to be disclosed. However, as per the video, the victims look very young.
Railway related incidents are rampant in Pakistan. In 2013, a train going to Rawalpindi derailed near Gujranwala and killed two people. Moreover, in 2015, a railway bridge in Gujranwala collapsed which killed 15 army officers. Similarly, in 2018 at Landhi station Karachi, a 35-year-old was hit by a train who died on site.
Pakistan railway was founded in 1861, 157 years ago, it is a federal institution with a headquarter in Lahore. Current railway minister, Sheikh Rashid has vowed to enhance the capabilities of Pakistan railway saying that he will employee 10,000 people and add more trains to the institution.
The truth of the incident is still shrouded, was it a mistake of Pakistan railway or the deceased ladies? Whoever’s fault it was, the family of the departed are paying for it. Such accidents have long-term psychological effects on the loved ones. It is never easy to lose a beloved; especially, in such heinous way.
If the incident occurred owing to the negligence of the government, it should accept its fault and work for the betterment of the railway. Maybe the incident happened due to non-availability of a barricade on railway crossing? Multiple railway crossings in Pakistan aren’t well equipped to obstruct people.
On the contrary, maybe the accident was occurred due to the reckless attitude of the departed souls. If this is the case, people should get aware of the repercussions they face after a careless crossing of the railway track. Furthermore, Our society has failed in educating the masses on trivial matters. In Pakistan, though many people have nothing important to do, they are always in rush.
