9 coaches of Nankana Sahib-bound special train carrying Sikh pilgrims derails in Pakistan

Nine coaches of a special train carrying Pakistani Sikh pilgrims to attend Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary celebrations at a Gurudwara in Nankana Sahib derailed in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Saturday.

No one was injured in the accident, Pakistan Railways spokesperson said.

Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary will be observed on November 8. The main event to celebrate Guru’s birth will be held at Gurdwara Janamasthan Nankana Sahib.

Pakistan Railways spokesperson said the special train carrying Sikh pilgrims was on its way to Nankana Sahib from Karachi when nine of its bogies derailed around 7.55 pm between Shorkot and Pir Mahl railway stations in the province.