At least 20 passengers died after the Shah Hussain Express train collided with a coaster in Sheikhupura on Friday.

According to local media reports, the accident took place on a crossing near Sheikhupura that was unmanned. Most of the passengers in the coaster were Sikh Yatrees returning from Nankana Sahib. Rescue officials have arrived on the scene of the accident and are recovering bodies as well as the injured.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed his sorrow over the lives lost and ordered that best possible medical treatment be provided to those injured in the accident.