CM shares grief of victims.

LAHORE -- Chief Minister Usman Buzdar took to Rahim Yar Khan to share grief of train tragedy victims putting off his official engagements.

Accompanied by Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid, CM Buzdar reviewed treatment facilities at Sheikh Zayed Hospital. The top district official briefed the CM about rescue operation.

'Cylinder gas leak is cited as the cause for the tragedy that took place at 6:26am. Rescuers, police and officials began concerned reached the site in 13 minutes and started relief activities,' the CM was told.

The official added a total of 144 ambulances and 8 fire brigade vehicles took part in the rescue operation. An information desk has been set up at Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Liaqatpur.'

The CM directed commissioner of Bahawalpur to monitor treatment facilities. CM Buzdar told the media that he immediately abandoned his engagements the moment he got to knowing about the accident and remained in contact with the administration.

He said: 'We equally share the grief and sorrow of the affected brothers and sisters. The administration gave a quick and better response...

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