At least 30 dead as train derails in southern Pakistan

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Dozens killed when a train derails in southern Pakistan, in the latest accident on the country's ageing railway system.
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00:00 At least 30 people have died and some 100 others were injured when a train went off
00:04 the tracks on Sunday in southern Pakistan.
00:08 It`s believed some 10 carriages overturned, trapping many passengers inside.
00:13 As rescue operations continue with teams trying to free people from the wreckage, officials
00:17 say the death toll could rise.
00:20 It`s not yet clear what caused the accident, but officials say initial investigation suggests
00:24 the train was traveling at a normal speed.
00:28 Rail derailments and accidents occur frequently on Pakistan`s aging railway system.
00:32 (whooshing)

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